Kolhapuri spit chicken (kala masala roast chicken)

This indian spiced roast chicken makes a great alternative to a traditional Sunday roast. Try with black pepper and garlic sweet potato wedges

Roast chicken with fennel & olives

Serve this easy midweek roast with a side of creamy polenta. It's deeply flavoured and aromatic thanks to garlic, thyme and fennel

Sage and onion stuffing

Complete a roast dinner with sage and onion stuffing. Make it even easier by packing the mixture into a small baking dish instead of rolling into balls

Creamy mashed potatoes

This healthy mashed potato uses clever substitutions to reduce fat and calories but maintain a rich creaminess

Stir-fried cumin carrots

Pair lightly spiced baby carrots with a zesty lemon, shallot, cumin and coriander dressing to make this fabulous side dish – a great accompaniment to your Sunday roast

Moroccan roast chicken with apricots

Come rain or shine, serve up this sumac-marinated spatchcocked bird, that can be barbecued or oven cooked, with a sweet, fruity accompaniment

Spiced roast lamb

An Indian-inspired yogurt marinade with cumin, turmeric, chilli and fennel works beautifully with a joint of succulent meat

Classic roast goose with cider gravy

A foolproof guide to cooking this festive favourite with a simple gravy

Slow-roast Persian lamb with pomegranate salad

This sweet, meltingly-tender lamb makes a show-stopping dinner party dish

Herby dressed turnips & roast chicken

Turn humble root veg into an unusual, flavour-packed side dish for your weekend roast