Smoked mackerel loaded leaves

The smoked mackerel paste for these healthy canapes will keep in the fridge for a week – use it on jacket potatoes or toast

Sweet potato stackers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
For an added kick to these canapes, try
swapping the lemon juice for a teaspoon
of mustard in the mayo

Butternut & harissa hummus

Roast pumpkin with plenty of garlic then blitz into a Moroccan-style dip with spicy harissa and sesame paste

French bean & duck Thai curry

Traditionally, this is made with Asian snake beans, which taste very similar to French beans – but are about a foot long

Tomato & curd cheese tart

Curd cheese is a soft, very creamy cheese, fabulous used with tomatoes as it is for this former cover star

Prosciutto-wrapped chicken & leek terrine

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Gordon’s make-ahead terrine is the perfect starter when you’re entertaining a crowd

Thai spinach bites

These little Thai nibbles are ready in just 10 minutes

Guava & passion fruit lollies

Keep the kids cool this summer with these simple – and refreshingly healthy – ice lollies

Christmas spiced red cabbage

This classic side can be made up to two days in advance. For maximum flavour, cook the cabbage down really well over a low heat until it’s really sticky

Creamy cauliflower & broccoli bake

Instead of cauliflower cheese, try this alternative with broccoli, crème frâiche, mustard, white wine and nutmeg