Quick braised cabbage with pancetta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
If you don’t fancy Brussels Sprouts at Christmas opt instead for family-friendly Savoy cabbage

Ham & tomato Stromboli

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This pizza-style bread will feed a crowd for lunch

Creamy spinach soup

The lovely, leafy spinach in this recipe makes for a flavoursome and intriguing bright-green soup

Baked rabbit & chorizo rice

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Use rich and tasty rabbit in this paella-like dish – it’s baked for ease, and is spiced with chorizo, paprika and saffron

Peas & beans with pancetta & mint

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Do something interesting with your greens and serve up a five-a-day favourite, cooked all in one pan

Indian spiced greens

This recipe suits any greens you have to hand – from shredded kale to Brussels sprouts. For the less adventurous, less chilli can be used

Ham & cheese bake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Prepare this warming dish the day before, so all you need to
do is pop it in the oven when you wake up

Ember-baked focaccia stacks

A great storecupboard standby recipe for the barbecue – try using any jars of roasted veg you’ve got

Chinese braised red cabbage

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Add a zing to your red cabbage with this great accompaniment to cold meats at Christmas

Sausage & noodle stir-fry

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Forget sausage rolls, wrap your hands around a bowl of meatballs and steaming noodles, pepped up with a sticky sauce of orange and soy

Simmered duck with cabbage & potato

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Treat yourself to Barney Desmazery’s one-pan solo supper – with the extra bonus of next to no washing up

Smoky cheese & onion tart

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A rustic tart to cut into squares for a picnic, or make individual tarts to serve as a starter with salad