Gluten-free carrot cake

Junior cook Emily shares her simple, no-fuss recipe for gluten-free carrot cake

Four & twenty chicken & ham pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
There aren’t any blackbirds baked into it, but this stunning centrepiece will impress with its layers of nuts, fruit, chicken and gammon

Chestnut stuffing roll

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Try a new presentation style – this nutty, bacon-wrapped log is designed to save space in the oven. Serve in thick slices

Pesto chicken stew with cheesy dumplings

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A slow-cooked chicken casserole with Italian basil flavours that makes a perfect weekend one-pot

5 easy pizza toppings

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Knock up a quick dough base then choose one of these exciting toppings for an easy homemade Italian feast

Bean, ham & egg salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This satisfying salad, crammed full of green vegetables, new potatoes and lean ham is low calorie and low fat

Lemon Bakewell tarts

A twist on the classic cherry Bakewell, these mini citrus-flavoured pies are an elegant dessert choice

Chocolate praline pancake cake

If you like a sweet chocolate filling for your pancake you’ll love this indulgent fondant cake with deep, rich sauce

Cobb salad with buttermilk ranch dressing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Get three of your five-a-day from this chicken and bacon salad, which can be adapted to use leftover turkey and is packed with protein and vitamins

Mustard-glazed roast chicken with Waldorf stuffing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A few extra vegetables will turn this recipe into a Sunday lunch spread – get ahead by making the stuffing in advance

Individual Christmas pies

This recipe for a stunning vegetarian Christmas alternative, can easily be reduced or increased to make as many as you need

Wild mushroom & chestnut cottage pie

Use penny buns or mixed wild mushrooms for this rich and earthy vegetarian recipe