Elderberry syrup

Make a batch of Vitamin C-rich elderberry syrup to use as a cordial or dessert syrup. You could also try it as a wild cassis in cocktails

Roasted plum & pistachio custard pastries

Make the most of plums in late summer and bake them in a pastry case with a pistachio and custard filling. They’re well worth the effort

Curried goat

Enjoy this Jamaican-inspired goat curry that’s packed with flavour for a family feast. Bring the pot to the table and let everyone help themselves

Brazilian-style beef with sweet potato salad

Cook this veg-packed steak dinner on the barbecue for a healthy dish that delivers all of your 5-a-day. You can also make it in the oven if you prefer

Mutant spaghetti bolognese

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

Make this ‘mutant’ spaghetti bolognese, a signature dish by actor Jason Isaacs. If you love garlic, this version of spag bol is definitely for you!

Festive candle centrepiece

Impress guests with this festive candle centrepiece for the Christmas table. Made with cloves, clementine, rosemary and cinnamon, it smells divine

Winter greens, walnut & sage lasagne

Give traditional lasagne a flavour twist with seasonal winter ingredients, perfect for a vegetarian family feast. It’s a great dish on cold nights when you’re craving something comforting

Gnocchi with blue cheese and Tenderstem® broccoli

Cook gnocchi and Tenderstem® broccoli in a creamy blue cheese sauce, then serve with a zingy parsley salad. This easy veggie meal is ready in just 20 minutes.

Pear & blackberry crumble with bay leaf custard

Celebrate autumn with a comforting pear and blackberry crumble. A crunchy oat and nut topping and bay-infused custard make for a stunning dessert

Atchara

Serve atchara – pickled papaya – with our Filipino-inspired chicken inasal for a fabulous weekend feast. Use mooli as a substitute if you can’t get hold of green papaya. This salad will keep in the fridge for five days

Cheesy sausage & bean pies

Bake these pies for a lunch-time treat the whole family will love. Shop-bought pastry makes them quick and easy to prepare, and you can use canned beans from the back of the storecupboard

Peanut butter chicken curry

Cook this chicken curry using peanut butter as the base of the sauce, along with plenty of chilli and spices. You’ll want to make it your regular Friday night fakeaway