Watercress & celeriac soup with goat’s cheese croutons

Feed your friends this simple freeze-ahead starter, topped with goat’s cheese croutons for added crunch

Mushroom, shallot & squash pie

A hearty vegetarian main dish that will keep in the freezer for up to two months

Cracked black pepper & figgy bread

A fiery hit that goes well with cheese

Braised leeks & peas

A light and versatile side dish from Angela Nilsen, this can be simmered slowly as you prepare your main

Grilled baby onions with cream & basil

Add tender, creamy baby onions to your roast beef this Sunday for a taste of comfort food heaven

Raspberry Linzer slice

Biscuit slices topped with sticky raspberry jam and a spiced crumble mixture make a popular teatime treat

Fragrant Thai drumsticks

Marinate chicken drummers in aromatic Thai red curry paste and sweet chilli for super tasty fingerfood

Chickpea, chorizo & spinach stew

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
For a healthy, warming supper that takes
little effort or time, you can’t beat this
simple one-pan dish

Tender braised leeks

These leeks, poached gently in an aromatic liquor, make a delicious dish on their own, or try them with fish or roast chicken

Hotdogs with sticky roasted onions

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Hotdogs are quick and easy, and always a hit with friends. Best of all, plates and cutlery are optional

Cauliflower cheese

Pop this classic side dish in the oven when you take your roast chicken out to rest, so there's no hot shelf juggling

Pumpkin soup

Whip up this easy pumpkin soup as a starter for a dinner party or a light supper when you need a bit of comfort – it has a lovely silky texture