Italian cottage pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Add a little 'mamma mia' to a beef stew with pancetta and oregano, and a crunchy topping of Parmesan-coated potatoes

Roast rack of lamb with rosemary

Simple and impressive, this dish is perfect for a dinner party

Crêpes Suzette

This classic French recipe is a fine way to elevate the humble pancake into a smart pudding

Fish finger torpedoes

A tasty hand-held snack – easy for kids to help make too. You could make a batch for a kids’ party

Pesto pizza with artichokes & prosciutto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Fragrant and sophisticated, a pesto topping helps make this pizza really special

Open cottage cheese & pepper sandwich

Throw a healthy slant on bruschetta by topping your wholemeal toast with cottage cheese, basil and contrasting balsamic

Sugar-crunch fruitcake

Moist fruit and a crunchy sugary topping mean it’s impossible to have just one slice of this delicious cake

Summery mushroom & truffled herb salad

A drizzle of truffle oil turns mushrooms on toast into an elegant starter, says associate food editor Barney Desmazery

Hot pastrami bagels

Enjoy a tasty authentic New York snack with hot pastrami bagels

Brie & cranberry twists

Get creative with filo pastry and serve up stylish canapés, with creamy French cheese and sweet fruit

Veg & cheesy rice bake

Use risotto rice with melty cheddar as a topping for this vegetarian cottage pie-style batch bake with aubergines and courgettes

Creamy mushrooms

Creamy button mushrooms make a great snack on toast – quick and easy to make.