Jammy star cookies

Bake these lovely star-shaped biscuits to give as edible Christmas gifts for family and friends. They're easy to make, so kids can get involved too

Spiced ginger-glazed ham

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Treat guests over for Christmas to a Boxing Day ham. You don’t need a long shopping list – this easy, sweetly spiced version uses just five ingredients

Slow cooker ratatouille

Make up a batch of this slow-cooked ratatouille and freeze for easy midweek meals when you’re busy. Packed with nutrients, it also delivers four of your 5-a-day

Spinach kedgeree with spiced salmon

Get your weekly dose of omega-3 with this flavourful but easy-to-make supper. Spiced with ginger, cumin, cinnamon and more, it's a winning healthy dinner 

Pasta e fagioli

Make this vegan soup in the slow cooker for a super-easy, healthy supper. Packed with veg, pasta and beans, it's a satisfying soup for winter

Sticky ginger skillet parkin

Try this one-pan pud/cake hybrid as an easy dessert for Bonfire Night, Halloween or cooler nights. Served straight from the oven, it’s perfect with custard

Pie pastry

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Make a homemade pie with Tom Kerridge’s pastry recipe. It’s easy to adapt – swap the lard for drippings, or simply use butter for a vegetarian version

Pumpkin seed butter

Make up your own nut butter with this easy pumpkin seed version, which can be sweetened to taste with maple syrup – it's even better than shop-bought 

Gluten-free scones

Cater for guests intolerant to gluten with these easy scones. Add sultanas if you like and serve with oodles of jam and clotted cream

Slow-cooked pork, cider & sage hotpot

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Warm up as the cold nights set in with this glorious hotpot, with slow-cooked pork cooked in cider and sage. It’s topped with a crispy layer of potatoes

Spicy harissa aubergine pie

Make this veggie bake filled with lentils, sweet potato, feta and aubergine for an easy family meal. You can freeze any leftovers

Roast sugar snaps & green beans with tonnato dressing

Serve this salad of roast green beans and sugar snaps with an Italian-inspired tonnato dressing with tuna and anchovies. It's easy to make but big on flavour