Corn, cheese & chilli empanadas

A spicy Latin American treat, great served with drinks or as part of a special meal for two

Sweet potato & orange mash with sage butter drizzle

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This low-fat mash is great for brightening up your plate and tastes delicious with grilled pork chops

Maple & pecan carrots

Sweet maple syrup and pecan nuts go brilliantly with roasted carrots in this festive vegetarian side dish

Blueberry & lime cheesecake

A smart and deliciously creamy dessert

All-American chocolate chunk cookies

Irresistible All-American chocolate chunk cookies

American-style pineapple & banana pancakes

These American-style pancakes are easier to make than traditional ones

Creamy parsnip & squash bake

Want to jazz up your traditional Christmas lunch, but still keep Gran happy? This is the one for you

Quick chilli cornbread

This spicy, dense bread is an ideal accompaniment for soup or chowder – it’s ready in less than an hour

Crunchy roast potatoes

Crispy roast potatoes are an essential part of the perfect roast lunch. If you like parsnips, roast them in exactly the same way

Really simple cranberry sauce

Making your own sauce is really easy, and you can do it a few days ahead. Plus, this one uses only three ingredients