Carrot & cream cheese cupcakes

This crowd-pleasing recipe turns the ultimate afternoon-tea favourite into delightful cupcakes

Venison & wild mushroom Wellington

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A stunning centrepiece for any dinner party – how about trying it as an alternative to turkey at Christmas?

Passion meringue pie

Add a bit of passion to your pudding with this modern take on a classic

Lemon roast poussin with spring vegetables

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Take your cooking up a notch with Gordon’s smart take on roast chicken

Warm salad of red cabbage, black pudding & apple

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A light lunch or chunky winter starter, all cooked in one pan. Try it with sausages instead of black pudding if you prefer

Friday night fish pie

Everyone loves a fish pie. Lulu Grimes shares a delicious, easy recipe to pop in the freezer for those busy nights

Tart tatin with brandy cream

An updated version of the original tart tatin apple recipe – it uses ready-rolled pastry, so you don’t even need a rolling pin

Pan-fried scallops with butternut squash two ways

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Serve up a restaurant-style starter at home – much of it can be made ahead so you can relax with a glass of wine on the night

Herb-roast turkey

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Whether you’re cooking your first or your fifteenth Christmas dinner, this herb-scented turkey is foolproof and has loads of flavour

Ginger sweet tofu with pak choi

If you thought tofu was bland, this is the recipe to convince you otherwise

Cream of cauliflower soup with sprinkles

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Offer this velvety soup at a dinner party with a pick-and-mix of made-ahead sprinkles

Ultimate French omelette

The omelette is one of the most fundamental dishes in any cook's arsenal, and this recipe will teach you how to get it right every time