Herby lamb cobbler

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This warming cobbler is impossible to resist on a winter’s day, but is so delicious you’ll be cooking it up all year round

Spring vegetable soup with basil pesto

A former magazine cover star, this satisfying soup is special enough for entertaining and easy enough to size down

The ultimate makeover: Lemon tart

Enjoy an incredible half-fat version of this classic dessert, which tastes every bit as good as the original

Butter-roasted supreme of chicken with wild mushroom & potato gratin

This delicious Gordon Ramsay recipe is a reader favourite every Christmas – time you find out why

Spiced home-cured salmon

Ever the versatile fish, this fresh, no-cook salmon starter can be made a few days ahead

The ultimate makeover: Steak & kidney pie

The ultimate comfort dish gets a superhealthy makeover

Stilton & chutney rarebit bites

The chutney for this moreish canape can be
made in bigger quantities and stored in jars for a couple of
months – delicious with cheese and crackers

Yummy chocolate log

A Christmas treat the kids will enjoy helping to make, with an unusual minty filling

Christmas cupcakes

Have fun with the kids over the Christmas holidays making and decorating these easy cakes

Cheeseboard & onion tart

Use up remnants of cheese in this delicious tart – a mixture of blue, creamy and cheddar works well