Stilton & fig salad with honey-thyme drizzle

Honey, fruit and strong cheese is a match made in heaven – serve as a simple starter with crusty bread

Baked chicken masala with almond pilaf

This superhealthy recipe proves watching what you eat doesn’t mean you have to banish curry from your menu plan

Spanish potatoes

These smoky, spiced potatoes are a great accompaniment for white fish or chicken

Mini turkey & cranberry pies

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These dinky pies are so versatile – try them with chopped ham and mustard, too

Mum’s Christmas pudding

Good Food reader Christine Ford shares her late mum’s Christmas pudding recipe – the ideal last-minute option as it doesn’t need to mature to taste really good

Sugar-dusted mince pie parcels

Want freshly baked, homemade mince pies without the hassle of lining tins? Try our easiest ever version

Smoked trout pâté & pitta crisps

Cheaper than smoked salmon, this smoked trout dip makes a smart party nibble or simple starter

Coconut-crusted lime chicken

Treat your friends or family to these chicken bites, delicious with mango chutney and rice – and good cold the next day too

Spicy mushroom & broccoli noodles

Shiitake mushrooms give a ‘meaty’ texture and flavour to this healthy stir-fry

Red Thai meatball curry

A colourful, zingy curry that the whole family will enjoy