Spinach roulade with Boursin & sundried tomatoes

A stunning centrepiece that is simple to make and sure to tempt vegetarians and meat eaters alike

Smoked salmon & avocado terrines

A light, elegant make-ahead starter to ease you into the Christmas Day blow-out, or to kick off a dinner party menu

Spinach & pea pilau

Adding veg to your rice really jazzes it up and is a great way to make sure you’re getting your 5-a-day

Utterly foolproof rice

You can’t go wrong with Sara Buenfeld’s foolproof rice recipe

Chilli chicken with honey & soy

A fresh, light Oriental stir-fry which is low in fat and ready in 10 minutes – fresh and light after rich festive fare

Lemon sherbet ice

Reach for a refreshing hit of nostalgia with this citrus ice – allow to slowly melt so it can be sucked up through a straw

Jumbleberry jam

If you have berries that need using up, boil them down into jars of preserve in mere minutes

Apricot blatjang

Blatjang, pronounced blud-young, is a condiment traditionally served with bobotie and other meat dishes. It is a cross between fruit chutney and jam

Make-ahead mushroom soufflés

A soufflé to start always gives your dinner party a ‘wow’ factor and this make-ahead recipe gives you more time to be the perfect host

Pan-fried venison with blackberry sauce

Blackberries are delicious in savoury sauces, and this version is the perfect match for the richly flavoured venison