Reggae reggae nachos

These nachos are a great crowd-pleaser, perfect for sharing with friends over a cocktail

Madeira gravy

A good gravy is an essential accompaniment for the festive meal. This one’s enriched with Madeira (fortified wine)

Aubergine with spicy apricot tabbouleh

This aubergine parcel looks very dramatic, but is dead easy

Rogan josh

This lamb curry's a popular restaurant classic that's really easy to make at home

Kale tabbouleh

Use bulgur wheat as the base for this Middle Eastern salad of superhealthy greens, feta cheese and spices

Mango & passionfruit ice

This refreshing dessert is as easy as making ice cubes

Basic granary bread dough (for rolls or a large loaf)

Nothing beats homemade bread straight from the oven – ready in just 35 minutes

Provencal pumpkin tian

A creamy starter or side dish for 6 people – it works really well with roast meats and chicken

Cheesy mustard mash

Serve up a side that’s lower in fat than most mash recipes, plus has a crispy cheddar cheese topping and thyme flavour

Brazil & banana bread

Often overlooked, these nuts deserve their turn in the spotlight – bake into a squidgy, soft loaf cake with fruit and coconut

Guinea fowl tagine with chickpeas, squash & apricots

This game bird is a lot like chicken, so can be cooked in the same way – give it a whirl in this fragrant Moroccan-spiced casserole

Chorizo & pepper lasagne

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A new twist on a weeknight favourite – bake up spicy Spanish sausage in a tomato sauce with creamy white cheese sauce