Spiralized butternut mac ‘n’ cheese

All of the comfort of warming macaroni cheese, with butternut noodles instead of pasta. Use this recipe as a base and experiment with other veggie noodles

Rhubarb tatin

A vibrant and colourful take on the traditional French dessert, using bright pink forced rhubarb and star anise – perfect for a winter dinner party 

Crackling potato cake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Transform the humble potato cake into something dinner party perfect with layered potato and crispy pork skin for extra crunch – a good budget choice

Burnt butter cabbage

Try pointed cabbage for a new way to jazz up your Sunday roast or dinner party side selection. All you need is two ingredients and 12 minutes to spare!  

Twice-cooked pork belly with cider sauce

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This tender, twice-cooked pork has a delectable apple cider sauce and a scattering of fennel seeds and bay leaves. Serve with sweet carrot and onion purée

Tea & biscuits ice cream

There are just five basic ingredients in this restaurant-style dessert. The delicate Earl Grey ice cream is perfect with salty-sweet digestive biscuit

Roasted beets, plum & pecan salad

The earthiness of beetroot complements the sweet yet tart plums and toasted pecans in this side salad. Pair with lamb for an autumnal feast

Courgetti fritters with tomato salsa

Make snacking exciting and swap your chips and dips for these cumin-spiced fritters with zingy tomato salsa. They're easy to make and are great for sharing

Smoked mackerel pâté with cucumber

This impressive and delicately-flavoured starter is perfect for dinner parties without splashing the cash. Make-ahead, easy-to-do and no cooking required

Marinated lamb leg, romanesco & pickled walnuts

An impressive winter main course with tender lamb and seasonal veg. If you can’t find romanesco, use two large cauliflowers instead to make the ‘couscous’