Spiced spinach & potato pasty pies

Make a batch of these curried veggie pies to stash in the freezer for an easy lunch with salad, or warming starter. Eat like a pasty with mango chutney

Spicy sweet potato hummus

Avoid waste and enjoy a filling snack by using leftover sweet potatoes in this hummus recipe – it has a spicy kick thanks to smoked paprika and chilli flakes

Garlic & black olive sharing bread

Gather friends round for a feast and serve this tear ‘n’ share bread flavoured with garlic and black olives. It can be made up to three days ahead

Pesto cheese straw Christmas tree

Create this tear-and-share pastry tree for a festive family get-together. It’s a lovely, playful idea for Boxing Day – and kids will love taking it apart!

Roasted red cabbage with pomegranate molasses

Serve this caramelised roasted red cabbage with ruby pomegranate seeds as a special veggie side this Christmas

Crunchy garlic & parmesan sprouts

Forget soggy Brussels sprouts! Spruce up a classic Christmas side with the help of a crispy, golden parmesan and breadcrumb topping

Veggie sausage swirl

Combine plant-based sausages with nuts and apricots to make this showstopping sausage swirl. It will be loved by vegetarians and meat-eaters alike

Triple-cheese croquettes with cranberry sauce

Make the most of any leftover Christmas cheese with these croquettes. Once fried, they have a crisp shell and wonderfully oozy, melty middle

Heritage carrots with hazelnut granola

Try these caramelised, nutty carrots as a stunning side dish. You can make the granola up to two days in advance and keep it in an airtight container

Miso & butternut soup

Make lunch more exciting with this silky and deeply savoury miso and butternut soup. Delivering all of your five-a-day, it’s also bursting with goodness