Mushroom rice stuffing

Make Christmas veggie-friendly with this recipe for vegetarian stuffing

Ginger lemon fizz

A refreshing alternative to shop-bought soft drinks, perfect for the summer

All-American chocolate chunk cookies

Irresistible All-American chocolate chunk cookies

Simple coconut & bean soup

This vegetarian meal in a bowl shows how something delicious can be made from mostly storecupboard ingredients

Leek, potato & bacon bake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This bake is a cross between two classics – creamy dauphinoise and pommes boulangère (potatoes cooked in stock), the perfect side dish

Balsamic blueberries with vanilla ice cream

Poaching blueberries really brings out their
flavour, especially with a dash of balsamic
vinegar

Pecan toffee cake

Indulge in this gorgeously nutty cake for dessert, then serve the leftovers as you would Christmas cake to whoever pops by

Crisp potato cake

This side dish is one to bring to the table with pride – it looks as good as it tastes!

Jacket potatoes with home-baked beans

Cold nights require comfort food, and there's no better than jacket potatoes – give yours a health boost with home-baked beans

Poached egg salad with garlic croutons

Classic combination of eggs, garlic and cheese make for a rich, yet fresh lunch dish