Daube of pork

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This recipe turns a sow’s ear into a silk purse – shoulder meat may be cheap, but it’s perfectly suited to being slow cooked

Seafood fideuà

Try this paella with a difference, using fideo or vermicelli pasta instead of rice, with prawns, mussels, squid, monkfish and a sprinkling of saffron 

Pulled goat kebabs with coriander dressing

An often overlooked meat, the slow-cooked shoulder of goat in these kebabs has a subtle, savoury flavour. Use lamb as an alternative, if you prefer

Chickpea curry

This Southern Indian chickpea curry, created by reader Jon Gregg, is a vegan recipe that's three of your five-a-day. If you're big on meat, then this is the perfect veggie accompaniment

Slow-roasted shoulder of lamb

Perfectly marinated meat that melts in the mouth is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Cook this roast for 5 hours, rest, then sprinkle with zesty gremolata

Curried turkey lettuce wraps

A 5-minute filler to keep you going until dinner. This low-fat lettuce cup with a touch of spice is a super simple snack that has all the flavours of Coronation chicken

Lentil ragu with courgetti

A healthy tomato 'pasta' dish that makes full use of your spiralizer. This vegan-friendly supper is five of your five-a-day and will fill you to the brim

Garlic & lemon thyme poached potatoes

Cook new potatoes slowly in the oven to keep all their flavour. The leftover oil makes an amazing base for dressings to finish grilled fish or meat

Truffle macancini

Our twist on arancini balls, filled with the perfect ratio of pasta, cheese, truffle and crumb. Serve these moreish morsels up with cocktails at your next party, they're a crowd-pleaser!

Black olive tapenade

A piquant sauce with olives, capers and anchovies that's as delicious swirled through pasta as it is topping a bruschetta – a great alternative to pesto

Candied roast ham with cranberry & star anise sauce

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Add a festive, sticky and zesty glaze to ham, then serve with a sharp cranberry sauce which cuts through the smoky meat

Roast turkey breast wrapped in bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Wrap turkey breast, sausagemeat and cranberry sauce in streaky bacon to make an all-in-one main course that's guaranteed to impress your Christmas dinner guests