Cauli-kale sausage bake

This cheap, crowd-pleasing meal is easy, hearty fare. This needs hardly any prep and it's pure comfort food, with a good helping of veg and hot bubbling cheese

Full English shakshuka

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

The North African breakfast of eggs in a spicy tomato sauce is made doubly delicious with a British twist of bacon, bangers, beans and a sprinkle of chilli

Stuffing sprouts

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Stuffing meets sprouts in a meaty mash-up that will win over the anti-sprouts contingent! Feel free to adjust the ingredients with your favourite stuffing recipe

Laxpudding

A potato gratin with dill and gravadlax, layered and baked, this very easy recipe is a good post-Christmas dish. You could also make it with smoked salmon

Turkey bubble & squeak

This easy turkey recipe from Joe Wicks uses up leftover meat and veg from Christmas. It’s lean too, meaning you can get an early start on the New Year new you!

Sourdough starter kit

For the keen baker, why not give the gift of a sourdough recipe kit? Fill a jar with everything they need and add the final flourishes to make it Christmas ready

Smoked ham & cheese pancakes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A savoury pick-me-up made with gooey gruyère and smoked ham, serve these pancakes for brunch or as a light supper – they’re the perfect comfort food

Mustard & clementine glazed ham hocks

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

If you’re craving Christmas ham, this is the recipe you need. It’s simple, cheap and has a beautiful mustard and treacle caramelised glaze to top it off

Membrillo, chorizo & cheddar toastie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Make a cosy night in even more indulgent with this meltingly good quince paste, spicy sausage and cheese toasted sandwich – the perfect winter pick-me-up

Pull-apart pork with honey chipotle

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Melt-in-the-mouth, tender shredded pork with a sweet and spicy glaze, what's not to like? Serve this simple make-ahead meal with all the trimmings

One-pot partridge with drunken potatoes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A plump little partridge is the ideal portion for one, and has a mild and succulent flavour, ideal for cold winter nights

Roast mackerel with beet & spelt salad

This recipe ticks so many health boxes yet still feels like a treat. It's rich in folate, fibre, iron and omega-3. Roasting whole fish on the bone retains flavour, but if you'd rather use fillets, they'll roast or grill in just 10 minutes