Waste-nothing chicken & dumpling stew

Buy a larger chicken than usual and make extra meals from the leftovers. The bones contain lots of flavour, which take this comforting stew to the next level

Mince pie & marzipan croissants

Take mincemeat and marzipan and wrap in shop-bought pastry dough for a quick Christmassy breakfast. Top with flaked almonds and dust with icing sugar to serve

Lucknowi masala paneer pulao

Marinate paneer with garlic and chilli for an aromatic pulao with whole spices – an easy recipe that’s ideal for feeding a crowd this Diwali

Raspberry jam & butter pudding

Combine the traditions of Christmas and Chanukah with a ‘Chrismukkah’ menu to mark both holidays. Finish your feast with this doughnut-inspired bread & butter pudding

Almond croissant muffins

Almond croissant muffins inspired by a French bakery favourite with a nourishing twist, Linwoods Sprouted Flax.

Vanilla spiced cookies

Make these spiced festive biscuits to decorate our gingerbread house cake, then enjoy the extras or give them as a gift to friends and family

Aubergine & tomato satay curry with crispy onions

Make this satay-style vegan curry midweek for a warming one-pot that’s easy to prepare

Chocolate spiced gingerbread house cake

Put a fresh spin on a classic gingerbread house with this showstopper – it simplifies the process by using layers of chocolate sponge and treacle buttercream inside

Cod caponata parcels

All the flavours of Sicilian caponata in a lovely fish parcel. These parcels are easy to assemble and a great one to have in the freezer for a quick meal whenever needed. I like to serve with some buttery potatoes and greens.

Perfect mashed potatoes

Make this smooth and silky mash for the perfect side. It incorporates clever substitutions to reduce fat and calories, while remaining comfortingly creamy