Meatballs with pesto mash

A rustic Italian-style family dinner, with herby mashed potatoes

Bread sauce

A Christmas dinner staple. Made with freshly grated nutmeg and lashings of double cream, this is the ultimate bread sauce to pair with your roast dinner

Roast rack of lamb with Moroccan spices

This fresh-flavoured roast is lightly spiced with a hint of citrus – an ideal dinner for two

Baked polenta with spinach & goat’s cheese

This Italian vegetarian recipe is smart enough for a dinner party, but has just six ingredients

Caramelised cranberry relish

Homemade cranberry sauce with port is the little finishing touch to set off a festive dinner – it goes well with cheese and ham too

Baked eggs with ham & spinach

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Serve this adaptable Mexican-style dish for brunch, breakfast or dinner with spicy tomato sauce

Clove sugar cookies

These sweet, nutty, spiced biscuits can be served after dinner, or packaged up as gifts for family and friends

Tagliatelle with fresh peas & bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A dinner for two that won’t have you tied to the oven. A light pasta supper, perfect for summer dining

Gooseberry fool

Whip up this yoghurt-based fruity syllabub dessert in only 20 minutes – great for a last minute dinner party

Moroccan meatball tagine with lemon & olives

A wonderfully aromatic North African lamb casserole with a citrus tang – great for dinner parties

Brownie fudge pie

This gooey chocolate dessert is given a hint of spice with cinnamon in the pastry. It freezes well for an easy dinner party dessert

Smoked haddock & white bean soup

Freeze this rich fish soup ahead of a dinner party with friends to make host duties easier