Zesty Christmas sprout salad

Serve this salad at a Christmas buffet. With pomegranate seeds and festive colours, it will offset platters of meat and cheese

‘Marry me’ gnocchi

Indulge in this rich, cheesy bake – it’s just the thing for chilly days when you don’t want to leave the house. Serve with a fresh green salad

Chilli & lime black beans with coconut cream, crispy ginger & herbs

Use a jar of black beans in this plant-based dish with coconut, ginger and herbs. You can use canned, but jarred beans have more flavour and better texture

Next level profiteroles

Upgrade your Christmas dessert with our crisp, craquelin-topped profiteroles, filled with light cream and topped with an indulgent hot fudge sauce

Mini croque monsieur turnovers

Rustle up these mini turnovers filled with gruyère and smoked ham. Cooked in an air fryer, they’re perfect for a buffet or picnic and sure to go down a storm

Ham, cheese & pesto croissant bake

Whip up this indulgent and delicious brunch this weekend. Leave out the ham, switch out the gruyère and use alternative pesto to make it veggie, if you like

Potato crust quiche

Try this innovative way to use potatoes – as a stand-in for a pastry case for a quiche with a cheese and bacon filling. Serve with a green salad on the side

Lumpia

Indulge in this Filipino-inspired recipe, an even more delicious version of a spring roll and staple of all Filipino celebrations. It’s a great sharing dish

Harissa & shallot one-pot rice with aubergine & turmeric yogurt

Turn rice into a hearty and delicious meal with the addition of roasted aubergines and harissa. Top with a turmeric yogurt and our spicy parsley salad

Spinach savoury muffins

Make these super green muffins as a first weaning food. Made with spinach, cheese and wholemeal flour, they’re a good first food for babies from six months