Herrings rolled with mustard & pancetta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Securing the fillets with cocktail sticks is a neat way of cooking enough fish for four without it being fiddly

Creamed sprouts

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Go on, add a touch of crème fraîche and some juicy bacon to your sprouts and give them a wicked edge, it’s Christmas

Brussels sprouts with hazelnut & orange butter

Even the staunchest Brussels critics have been swayed by these mouthwatering sprouts, mellowed by the sweet citrus butter which can be made days ahead

Mashed carrots with Pernod

This recipe from chef John Tovey sounds like an odd combination, but Sara wouldn’t be without it for her Christmas lunch

Macadamia & cranberry American cookies

These freezable biscuits are completely irresistible and make a great gift for kids to give to teachers or grandparents

Warm lentil salad with Serrano, chicken & rocket

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A filling rustic summer salad

Plum & almond pudding

British plums are one of the great late-summer treats. Enjoy them warm from the oven in this comforting pudding

Moroccan meatballs with eggs

Serve up a Moroccan feast for friends without the mess, with our flavour-packed one-pan recipe

Perfect scrambled eggs recipe

Learn how to make perfect scrambled eggs with this easy recipe. A quick breakfast packed with protein, courtesy of Bill Granger.

Banana, clementine & mango smoothie

Kick-start your day with this deliciously refreshing drink, made with fresh fruit and yogurt. It's rich in vitamin C and counts as one of your 5-a-day