Recipe of the week

Ham, Cheese and Chive Muffins

You can prepare both the wet and dry ingredients for these savoury muffins the night before, then combine and bake them in the morning, filling the kitchen with a delicious aroma More from Recipe of the week...

Starters

Stilton Mousse with Port

Serve this appetiser cool, but not chilled, for the perfect texture More from Starters...

Main courses

Baked fish and chip wedges with pea mayonnaise

Who says fish and chips are hard to prepare? With a little effort you can produce this full-flavoured oven-baked version of the great British standard in your own kitchen More from Main courses...

Vegetables

Pan-Fried Cabbage With Chestnuts And Cranberries

Chestnuts, cranberries and pancetta lend this winter staple a wonderful twist. You might find it easier to cook it in two batches More from Vegetables...

Desserts

Lemon Curd Syllabubs

Where possible, use fresh homemade lemon curd for these intensely flavoured desserts, but, if time is short, 330ml good-quality lemon curd is an acceptable shortcut More from Desserts...

Baking

Ham, Cheese and Chive Muffins

You can prepare both the wet and dry ingredients for these savoury muffins the night before, then combine and bake them in the morning, filling the kitchen with a delicious aroma More from Baking...

Drinks

Cardinal's Hat

This delightful wine-based punch, scattered with rose petals, can be served either chilled or warm More from Drinks...

Seasonal

Roast Turkey Crown with Pomegranate Sauce

If a whole turkey is too much or you prefer breast meat to leg meat, a turkey crown with no legs, just the first joints of the wings, is the answer. It's also blissfully quick to cook and easy to carve More from Seasonal...