Moroccan roast chicken with apricots

Come rain or shine, serve up this sumac-marinated spatchcocked bird, that can be barbecued or oven cooked, with a sweet, fruity accompaniment

Chicken mole with coriander rice

If you're a fan of chilli con carne, you'll love this dark, sweet and spicy South American stew with ancho, ground nuts and chocolate

Chopped tarragon, bacon & chicken salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Use up leftover roast chicken in this green salad with peas, celery and avocado, herbs and a mustard dressing

Cajun meatballs

Love meatballs? Try this low-calorie recipe that uses turkey mince, served in a hot pepper sauce

Lentil, walnut & apple salad with blue cheese

Puy lentils are healthy pulses that keep you fuller for longer – serve with Roquefort, Granny Smith apples, nuts and parsley

Chicken casserole with herby dumplings

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Bypass the suet and make lighter dumplings for this family-friendly one-pot stew

Popcorn chicken with zingy soured cream dip

Crispy-coated chicken but not as you know it – serve your breaded goujons with a creamy dip – perfect for movie night

Chilli beef with broccoli & oyster sauce

Marinate a cheaper cut like rump steak to tenderise the meat then stir fry with vegetables and rich Chinese flavours

Strawberry-mallow cheesecake

Fruit eases the guilt factor of this pretty-in-pink, ricotta-based cake with a shortbread base and marshmallow topping

Classic roast goose with cider gravy

A foolproof guide to cooking this festive favourite with a simple gravy

Indian spiced barbecued lamb

Yogurt-based marinades create a delicious thin crust when they char, so are ideal for barbecues

Herby dressed turnips & roast chicken

Turn humble root veg into an unusual, flavour-packed side dish for your weekend roast