British mussels are cheap, sustainable and surprisingly simple to cook. Follow Mary Cadogan’s step-by-step guide to preparing mussels

Mix up your Christmas party drinks repertoire by switching red wine for white in this alternative mulled wine with dried apricots, vanilla and honey

You can't go wrong with mussels cooked in white wine. Make your own garlic butter flavoured with herbs and smoked paprika for the toasts, too – it's so easy

For a quick version of sauerkraut, try cabbage simmered in white wine, with onion and herbs. The acidity of this side dish pairs beautifully with the unctuousness of roast pork

Pack your roast full of flavour with this spring recipe using mild wet garlic, a seasonal treat

The best way we know to brighten up a bottle of wine in the summer, and the perfect picnic drink

Anne Willan's timeless seafood classic makes for an impressive and elegant main course

A great recipe for an electric breadmaker – or do it the traditional way

Master the art of making sourdough bread with our step-by-step recipe. Learn how to create a starter, levain and the loaf itself with our expert tips.

Lighten up your winter warmer by switching red wine and heavy spices for light cider, vanilla and elderflower cordial

Ditch the takeaway and whip up this Chinese flash-fried steak with a sweet gingery sauce and red peppers

Make this easy chipolata, bean and roasted veg one-pan dish for a healthy, flavour-packed meal that the whole family will love. It offers four of your five-a-day

A satisfying veggie supper that gives a basic risotto recipe an autumnal twist

A comforting and hearty one-pot sausage stew with chorizo, smoked paprika and plenty of vegetables

Creamy chicken and mushroom dish - a fabulous French seasonal recipe

A rich and warming red wine chicken casserole - ideal for when it's cold and dark outside.

Make a simple, creamy dessert for a dinner party with very little effort. Pairing this white chocolate cheesecake with fresh fruit offsets the richness

Make this tasty salsa in just 5 minutes with tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime, coriander and white wine vinegar

A stunning cake that will fast become a failsafe option for any event

Make this hearty beef goulash to feed the family on chilly nights. Stir in the soured cream and parsley for an indulgent, crowd-pleasing supper

Make this creamy mushroom pasta dish on days when you need a big bowl of comfort. Cream, parmesan, white wine, lemon zest and parsley make this a rich and flavourful dinner

This lovely seasonal dish can be left to bubble away, filling the kitchen with comforting aromas and the promise of supper

Once you've mastered this basic loaf, the bread-making world's your oyster

A chocolate chip cookie and custard cream in one - super-simple and they'll keep in the biscuit tin for a fortnight

Create a red wine jus to serve alongside beef dishes. A classic French sauce made with red wine, port and shallots, it's an ideal topping for steak

A stunning no-cook pudding bursting with summer flavours - great for relaxed entertaining

These chunks of spicy sausage in a rich glaze of garlic, honey and red wine are sure to disappear quickly from a buffet or tapas spread

Bake our sticky ginger cake in a bundt tin for the wow factor. Spiced with stem ginger and decorated with white chocolate icing, it's a real crowd pleaser

This classic French sauce from Gordon Ramsay is just perfect with a rib-eye steak

A classic Chinese dish of stir-fried egg noodles with shredded chicken breast. Experiment with different fish, meat or vegetables