Layered hummus, tabbouleh & feta picnic bowl

This salad combines delicious meze-type dishes and a layering of several Greek and Middle Eastern-inspired flavours that marry together as they sit in the fridge

Chocolate orange bombe Alaska with hot chocolate sauce

This twist on baked Alaska looks simply stunning – and the dark chocolate and orange flavours are just as good. Try it for Christmas, Hogmanay or New Year

Zingy new potato salad

The tangy dressing gives this salad a punch and lightness that fits well into a varied buffet lunch

Fish pies with smoked salmon, prawns & dill

These pies can be prepared the previous day – perfect for entertaining

Mini eclairs

Afternoon tea goes glam with these Paris patisserie-style choux pastry fingers with berry liqueur cream filling

Roast turkey with chestnut stuffing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
The classic Christmas turkey with a flavour-packed sausage-based stuffing – you’ll have plenty left to serve on the side too

Danish pastries

Turn the kitchen into your own little patisserie with this step-by-step guide to buttery Danish pastries

Cold roast beef with beetroot salad & horseradish cream

Turn your leftover Sunday roast into this impressive Monday night salad

Melting goat’s cheese & chutney tarts

A simple chutney complements this classic goat’s cheese tart. Make them bigger or smaller depending on the occasion, perfect for entertaining

Salmon coulibiac

This majestic fish pie makes a brilliant dinner party centrepiece which can be prepared ahead