Chestnut, spinach & blue cheese en croûte

This vegetarian main course is packed with festive flavours and wrapped in flaky butter pastry – a real Christmas treat

Chestnut & shallot tatins with mushroom & madeira sauce

Take puff pastry and top with banana shallots and ready-cooked chestnuts for these stylish vegetarian tarts – a great dinner party starter

Curried lentil, parsnip & apple soup

This spicy soup combines red lentils, apples and parsnip for a smooth, warming soup – a low fat meal that you can make ahead and freeze

Butternut Dauphinoise

This indulgent gratin of squash with bay, thyme and nutmeg, plus a robust cheese sauce makes a great main or side dish

Melty cheese fondue pot

If you love dunking into a gooey baked brie or camembert, this cheeseboard-inspired dip is for you

Golden-glazed carrot, mushroom & hazelnut tart

Vegetarian guests? This individual puff pastry pie makes the perfect, stress-free offering

Winter slaw with maple candied nuts

A fresh and crunchy seasonal slaw served with sweet pecans, cashews, almond and peanuts in a sweet, spicy glaze

Cheeseboard sticks

Create a canapé out of a classic cheeseboard, then thread on to skewers with quince paste and grapes

Cranberry & chestnut falafel

Add a bit of seasonal spirit to your chickpea bites with fruit and nuts. Serve with a creamy yogurt dip and fresh coriander

Herby root vegetable gratin

Layer thinly sliced potato, swede and parsnip then bake with a cream, garlic and Parmesan sauce for a decadent side dish