Sugar-dusted wedding cookies

An English, shortbread-based version of the classic Mexican wedding cookie – perfect for homemade wedding favours

Crab, avocado & rocket salad

Native British crab is at its best from April to December, and this seasonal salad makes the most of its delicate flavour

Pineapple rice

Mixing fruit and savoury is not to everyone’s taste but this quick side is certainly worth taking a gamble on

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

Prawn & sweetcorn fritters

These little starters tick all the boxes – healthy, quick and incredibly moreish!

Roast chicken with grappa

A glamorous, comforting dish which works just as well with white wine if you don’t have grappa

Cranberry Christmas rockies

These delicious rock cakes are best eaten a day or two after baking

Laura’s fruity chutney

Chutney is one of the easiest preserves to make – and its punchy flavours bring out the best in cheese and cold meats

Tomato & mint salad

A fruity Sicilian olive oil brings out the best in this refreshing salad

Cheese & watercress scramble

This dish is quick and easy to make – ideal for a late breakfast, lunch or supper

Taleggio, bacon & spring onion tart

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A posh version of quiche lorraine that’s truly scrumptious, ideal for a picnic

Barney’s roly-poly mince pies

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These aren’t really pies – they’re more like Catherine wheels or miniature Danish pastries and are great fun for Christmas