Pear & berry pie

Combine two classic sweets – poached pears and a fruit pie – to make this stunning dessert with a decorative top to impress your dinner guests

Malt-glazed roast pork & crackling

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Roast pork with crispy crackling makes a top-notch Sunday lunch. Remove the skin on the pork first to get both a beautiful malt glaze and the best crackling

Halloween spider pizzas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Whip up these fun pizzas for a Halloween party. There are plenty of ways to make the spiders on top – we’ve used olives and salami but peppers work well too

Chicken & leek pasta bake with a crunchy top

You can pre-prepare the chicken base and freeze to make a hearty, no-fuss pasta bake later in the week. It's sure to become a family favourite

Devilled prawns & corny polenta

Try this upgraded version of shrimp and grits, a Deep South classic. King prawns are fried in a spicy devilled butter then served on top of cheesy polenta

Cardamom custard

A hint of cardamom makes this creamy custard super special. Pour on top of your favourite pudding, serve with stewed fruit, or enjoy on its own

Lemon & buttermilk pound cake

This buttermilk pound cake has a dense, moist crumb and bags of lemon flavour to cut through the richness. Make it for afternoon tea or for a summer picnic

Watermelon salsa

Serve this zingy, refreshing watermelon salsa as a dip or pile on top of cheesy nachos. Deliciously moreish, it makes a lovely, light summer snack

Bouillabaisse

Make this classic French fish soup at a dinner party for friends and family. It's a challenge, but will make an impressive starter or main course

Ratatouille & parmesan bake

Get all five of your five-a-day with this ratatouille & cheese bake that is healthy and filling as well as being gluten-free and vegetarian

Red onion with peanut butter & chilli

Raw onion isn't for everyone, but red onions have sweetness that you can complement with the flavours of peanut butter, lime and chilli for a low-fat snack

American pancakes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Easy, American-style, fluffy pancakes are great for feeding a crowd at breakfast or brunch. Top with something sweet like fruit, jam or syrup, or rashers of crispy bacon.