Spiced mackerel on toast with beetroot salsa

A tin of fish in the cupboard can make an easy supper or lunch. This dish is perfect for a speedy weekend lunch for friends

Microwave jambalaya

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Try this superhealthy, traditionally spicy recipe

Barbecued fajita steak

If you have time the day before, marinate the meat overnight, then, when you’re ready, light the barbie and get cooking…

Sticky date & ginger pudding

The perfect pud – warming, comforting, rich, and easy. Serve with lots of custard.

Crisp-skin fish with asparagus

Jill Dupleix’s impressive yet easy salmon dish is perfect for a dinner party

Oriental duck salad

Pep up your salad recipes with this luxury combination of rocket and Chinese dressing

Venison steak with Port sauce

If you’re a beef-lover, give venison a go – it’s rich and flavoursome, but lower in fat

Spicy plum tart with marsala custard

There’s nothing like a homemade fruit pudding with custard, and this easy-to-make tart is one of the best

Brandy pudding

This pud is impressive, delicious and makes a great light alternative dessert to a traditional Christmas pudding

Egg-free cheese & bacon quiche

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Good Food’s Shopping coordinator, Sarah Sysum, shares her tried-and-tested egg-free quiche recipe

Crab cakes with sweet chilli & ginger dipping sauce

An easy help-yourself starter with the zest and spice of ginger and chilli

Apple & walnut cake with treacle icing

This easy all-in-one cake is perfect if you’ve got friends coming for coffee or afternoon tea