Prawn cakes with coriander sambal

A starter or nibble inspired by South Africa, with a hint of inspiration from India. It’s low fat too

Chocolate orange & Grand Marnier truffle cake

This naughty pudding is the perfect way to use up all those Christmas Chocolate Oranges. A definite winner

Braised peas with bacon, lentils & cod

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Peas are in season in June and are delicious fresh, but frozen ones often have just as much taste

Cauliflower vinaigrette

Forget memories of mushy cauliflower from school. This punchy salad goes brilliantly with cold meats

Vegetable tagine with almond & chickpea couscous

A take on a traditional Moroccan dish, this quick tagine will have you thinking of Arabian nights

Simple seafood platter

Raid your local fishmongers for a selection to suit your budget and you have an instant impressive starter

Shimmering forest cake

Get the kids to help create this winter wonderland – just make sure you have enough Smarties to nibble on!

Rudolph’s snowball carrot muffins

Get the children to create their own Christmas magic with these fluffy muffins, perfect for Rudolph and Santa

New potato & smoked haddock crush

New potatoes are usually treated as a side dish, but crushing them with smoky fish turns them into a delicious starter or lunch

Classic winter fruitcake

This festive icing is easy to use, looks amazing and makes a lighter end to a meal. The perfect centrepiece for Christmas tea