Ful medames

Try this brilliant Egyptian recipe from the head chef of London restaurant Ombra. Made using fava beans, it’s mashed into a chunky purée along with garlic, lemon and tahini

Potato, leek & chorizo soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Make this hearty soup on cold winter days. One of those holy grail recipes, it’s both deeply flavourful and easy to make with a few seasonal ingredients

Gluten-free apple crumble

Make a free-from apple crumble using porridge oats. It’s the perfect pud for colder months, served with custard, ice cream or cream

Next level kedgeree

Make brunch an event to remember to our next level recipe for kedgeree. It takes the delicious curried rice and smoked fish dish to new heights

Air-fryer mince pies

Save energy and effort and make these mince pies with the help of an air fryer. Keep replenishing your cake tin with a batch over the festive period

Schnitzel sandwich

Grana Padano cheese adds an extra hit of umami flavour to the crunchy schnitzel coating in this stacked sandwich

Jam doughnut pancakes

Try a twist on jam doughnuts to celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of light, in December. It’s traditional to eat fried foods during the celebrations

Air-fryer brussels sprouts

Cook sprouts in an air fryer for a super-easy cooking method, then add flavourings of your choice, such as chilli or chopped crispy bacon

Air-fryer loaded frittata with bacon & cheddar

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Use an air-fryer to make this cheese & bacon frittata – you can add chilli flakes for heat, then sprinkle with parsley to serve

Vanilla crème brûlée

Who better to teach us how to create this classic French dessert than Michel Roux Jr?

Classic lasagne

Prepare this easy homemade lasagne ahead of time and save in the freezer, uncooked, for when you need it during a busy week. Just bake for an extra 45 mins

Jewelled squash, chestnut & mushroom wreath

Make this vegan wreath as a showstopping Christmas centrepiece, or serve it alongside meat as an alternative to stuffing, adding texture to your dinner plate