Barney’s Confit of duck

A classic, hugely popular recipe from France – one you can make time and time again and it just gets better

Oven-baked rösti cake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Grate potatoes into a hash brown-style patty and cook in the oven for a convenient and tasty side dish

Classic pancakes

You can use this foolproof classic batter recipe to create a base for sweet or savoury pancakes

Just-egg sandwiches

A classic egg mayonnaise recipe to generously spread on buttered white bread – an afternoon tea or lunchbox staple

Sugar-crusted bara brith

Bara brith (literally ‘speckled bread’) is a tea-time classic, and it seems that almost every Welsh town and every family has their own recipe

Cajun chicken gumbo

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
An authentic Louisiana casserole with Creole spices, veggies, ham and a rich sauce – a one pot-with bite

Classic scones with jam & clotted cream

You can have a batch of scones on the table in 20 minutes with Jane Hornby's storecupboard recipe, perfect for unexpected guests

Roast pheasant with wild mushroom, potato & bacon ragout

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A small pheasant makes an ideal roast for two – serve this earthy game bird with porcini sautéed potatoes

Sausage rolls

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Perk up your lunchbox with these party favourites, bound to be a hit with kids

Ham, leek & potato pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Use up leftover ham in this family dish – add some celery sticks or other veg to the sauce too, if you like

Witches’ brew (Pea & bacon chowder)

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

We love this soup all through the year, but it really comes into its own at Halloween – for obvious reasons!

Chinese roast duck with pancakes

Set out all the elements of this classic Chinese recipe on the table and let your guests help themselves