New England pecan pie

Make this traditional all-American Thanksgiving dessert for a celebratory dinner party. Our classic pecan pie recipe is best served with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream

Lighter Chinese chilli beef

Don’t reach for the takeaway menu, try this beef stir-fry recipe instead. It’s just as tasty as your favourite Chinese and healthier too.

Ballotine of pheasant

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
We talk you through the technique of preparing poultry to create an impressive, easy-to-carve roast – ours is a boned and stuffed pheasant

Maggoty dustbin pasta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This party dish tastes much nicer than it sounds- flavour orzo with black bean sauce and add peas, sweetcorn, peppers and ham for lots of colour

Sausage mummy dippers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Cut croissant dough into strips and roll around chipolatas for these spooky bandaged mummies. Serve with your favourite dip.

Seed & grain cottage loaf

A fail-safe bread recipe that produces the perfect loaf- once you’ve mastered it, try swapping flours and altering the shape

Beetroot, bacon & cheddar bread scrolls

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These rustic homemade bread rolls are best served warm with a steaming bowl of soup

Pigeon pies with bramble gravy

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These puff pastry parcels are packed with rare cooked game, Savoy cabbage and pancetta. Serve with a blackberry gravy

Tomato & chorizo rice

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Spanish sausage and sweet smoked paprika flavour this basmati one-pan storecupboard supper with olives and cherry tomatoes

5-a-day couscous

Rebecca Roberts serves roasted courgette, carrots, red onion, tomatoes and mushrooms with couscous and chicken in this recipe for one

Fettuccine with seared scallops & prosciutto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Choose fat scallops for this speedy but smart pasta recipe- the ham wrappers will protect the tender shellfish and give an extra savoury hit

Caramel button cupcakes

These individual sponges have a secret centre and a cream cheese frosting- serve topped with homemade caramel buttons