“A Mexican casserole that’s both healthy AND delicious. Perfect to warm you up on a cold winter’s evening.” Ingredients 2 red bell peppers 2 green bell peppers 1 jalapeno or 2 chipotle peppers (optional – just for more kick) 1/2 red onion 2 cups frozen corn 2 tsp chili powder 2 tsp cumin Salt to…

“This sweet and savoury bun combines classic Christmas flavours in a soft white dough.”   Ingredients 500g/1lb 2oz strong white flour, plus extra for dusting 50g/2oz caster sugar 10g/¼oz salt 40g/1½oz unsalted butter cut into small pieces, plus extra for greasing the tin 2 free-range eggs 2 x 7g sachets fast-acting dried yeast 150ml/5fl oz…

This spinach and squash pie makes a perfect alternative for a vegeterian dish this Christmas.   Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil 1 butternut squash (about 770g), peeled and cut into small wedges 2 tsp chilli flakes 400g frozen spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry 200g Greek-style salad cheese, chopped 150ml Greek-style yogurt 50g butter, melted 4…

“Use up the remnants of your Christmas cake and pudding – these rich, fruity scones are divine with a dollop of crème fraîche” Ingredients 80 g unsalted butter , (cold) 20 g dried cranberries 1 orange 250 g self-raising flour , plus extra for dusting 30 g golden caster sugar 70 g leftover christmas pudding…

Warm Chicken, Barley and Mushroom Salad This warm chicken, barley and mushroom salad recipe makes a lovely autumnal lunch. Ingredients 100g pearl barley 2 celery sticks 350g mushrooms 2 garlic cloves Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tbsp olive oil 4 free-range skinless, boneless chicken thighs Knob of butter Method Simmer the pearl barley in salted…

This vegetarian recipe is packed with lots of different textures and flavours, making it a perfect dish for a cold autumn evening. Ingredients 150g unsalted butter, plus an extra knob and a little to grease 150-200g parsnips, trimmed and cut lengthways into 1.5cm slices 50g pecan halves or pieces 50g blanched almonds 30g pine nuts…