Try a twist on lasagne and combine creamy ricotta, spinach and nutmeg with ham hock to make an easy dinner. It’s ideal for feeding a hungry crowd

Save time and energy with these easy, no-fuss baked ham hock pots as a starter. They’re great to begin a Christmas menu and set the festive mood

Fan of glazed gammon at Christmas? By using ham hocks, the meat is more affordable and you get a higher ratio of glaze to meat – a win win!

Add a sticky honey and mustard glaze to gammon for a delicious sweetness that contrasts with the saltiness of the meat. It's great for a celebration supper

Make this domed puff-pastry pie as a Christmas centrepiece. With a crumbly pastry exterior and packed filling oozing with gooey comté, it's a wow dish

Make the stock for this soup from the ham hock to boost the flavour – you’ll also have plenty of ham left for making sandwiches or pies later in the week

Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this cheap and simple creamy pasta dish with chunks of ham and crunchy veg

Serve mustardy dumplings with our chicken and ham casserole for a comforting and filling family feast. You can freeze any leftovers, too - if there are any!

This hearty hash is a great way to use up any leftover root vegetables. You could try swapping the celeriac for parsnips, potatoes or Jerusalem artichokes

Creamy, comforting mash with garlic and double cream, chunks of ham hock and shredded Savoy cabbage. Serve a bowlful topped with a runny fried egg

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

Make this stylish soup from John Torode, combining green peas and split peas with smoky pieces of shredded ham hock. Perfect for a starter or warming lunch

Cook a juicy gammon joint in a cinnamon-spiced stock, then add a sticky syrup and clove sauce and serve in thick slices.

If you're looking for a Christmas classic with a twist, this French ham hock and pistachio terrine, transformed into a modern make-ahead starter is for you

A meaty and vibrant soup that's great for using up festive ham leftovers or as a comforting storecupboard soup

Let your oven do the work with our easy gnocchi traybake made with leeks, ham hock, peas and a cheesy breadcrumb topping. It's an ideal midweek family dish

Use up the Christmas leftovers to make this hearty, deep-filled turkey and ham pie. You could use shop-bought pastry but nothing beats homemade

Make this pleasing pie whenever you're serving a crowd. Topped with puff pastry, it's filled with chicken, ham and leeks in a silky smooth sauce

Make a classic ham & cheese toastie in your air-fryer – try gruyère instead of cheddar, if you like, or sourdough in place of your usual bread

If you're in need of a healthy protein boost, try making this healthy omelette for breakfast – using fewer yolks lowers the cholesterol

A simple and hearty weeknight risotto the whole family will love - the stock is added in one go and stirring kept to a minimum so you can multi-task

Craving comfort food? Try this easy ham, cheese and potato pie, which you can make with just five ingredients. Make a family meal of it by serving with a green salad

Cured slow-cooked pork is a great foundation for a coarse pâté style starter and can be made in advance

A hearty bowl of comfort that's low fat and cheap to boot

Try sticky-glazed gammon with rich cauliflower cheese for a whole new take on ham and cheese. It's an indulgent Sunday lunch served with golden roast potatoes to mop up the sauce

This healthier pasta recipe uses low-fat soft cheese to create a creamy sauce to coat the spaghetti

Nothing says spring more than peas and asparagus. Showcase their grassy sweetness by combining with ham hock in a luxurious quiche, encased in golden, flaky pastry

Try a filling frittata that's low in calories and guaranteed to keep you going until lunch. Save half in the fridge overnight if you're cooking for one

Celebrate peas being in season with this classic combination. This quick and easy pasta dish takes less than 20 minutes to make