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

Jazzed-up parsnip mash

Sweet root vegetables given a spicy boost

Tender duck legs with baby turnips

A classic combination, if you have never tried braised duck, get ready for a great melt-in-the-mouth meal

Spinach & green bean salad

This salad is quick and simple to prepare, and goes beautifully with fish – you can prepare most of it ahead, too

Spaghetti with broccoli & anchovies

Make spaghetti more exciting with the addition of nuggets of anchovy and chilli

Barney’s Confit of duck

A classic, hugely popular recipe from France – one you can make time and time again and it just gets better

Homemade lemonade

Ideal as a refreshing picnic drink