Chicken & mushroom wellington

Make a celebration supper for two with this chicken and mushroom wellington. Cut into golden pastry to find a creamy, garlicky inside – perfection

How to cook Brussels sprouts

Serve the perfect side of sprouts at Christmas with our classic recipe. Plus, read our tips on buying, cooking and freezing this gorgeous green veg, plus recipe variations.

Chicken drumsticks with cashew & turmeric (kalmi kebab)

Make this North Indian favourite: chicken legs marinated in garlicky yogurt, cream and cashew nut paste and spiced with turmeric and ginger

Pistachio bird’s nests

Make these pistachio ‘bird’s nests’, made with kataifi pastry (a very finely shredded filo pastry available online) and a lemon sugar syrup for a sweet treat

Muhammara (red pepper & walnut dip)

Serve a Syrian-inspired red pepper and walnut dip as a side dish in a Middle Eastern feast. Top with whole walnuts and coriander and enjoy with flatbreads

Fatteh makdous (lamb-stuffed baby aubergines in tomato & tahini sauce)

Enjoy these delicious lamb-stuffed baby aubergines in tomato and tahini sauce as part of a Middle Eastern-inspired menu. Top with cashew nuts to serve

Fermented wild garlic or spring onions

Ferment spring onions or wild garlic and add to toasties, cold meats or fried egg on toast for a full-flavour brunch. It will keep in the fridge for months

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

Funky fermented ginger lemonade

Make our funky fermented ginger lemonade, made with whey.

Pistachio eclairs

Flex your baking skills with these heavenly pistachio eclairs, made with choux pastry and pistachio custard – they’re well worth the effort