Barley, chicken & mushroom risotto

Love risotto? Try this low-fat version, which swaps traditional risotto rice for pearl barley

Proper chicken curry

Impress with this tandoori masala-spiced Indian dish with peppers, coconut and fresh coriander

Feta & sweetcorn samosas

These light and crispy Indian veggie snacks freeze really well and make a great party bite

Raid-the-cupboard tuna sweetcorn cakes

Tinned fish is a lifesaver when you need to rustle up some simple potato patties for a healthy, budget-friendly supper

Fennel & poppy seed cracker wreath

Arrange savoury biscuits in a pretty circle around your chosen cheese for a decorative centrepiece and alternative cheeseboard

Pickled onions

Preserved shallots in malt vinegar make a classic condiment that will never get old. Beautiful with cheese and cold meats

Christmas sausage & veg tortilla

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Turn your leftovers into a fantastic family supper with this hearty baked omelette with chipolatas

Leftover turkey casserole

This one pot stew uses up all your roast dinner leftovers in one go and has a great honey mustard tang

Sausageball pasta bake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Using leftover sausagemeat to make meatballs is a thrifty way to jazz up an oven-cooked pasta pot

Smoked salmon taramasalata

This Greek dip is an original way to use up leftover smoked salmon and works well on a sharing mezze platter