Sprouts with sticky shallots

Spruce up the humble sprout by serving al denté with sweet onions and crunchy nuts

Baby potato fondants

This sumptuous side dish uses small new potatoes cooked until buttery-soft inside with crispy skins on the outside

Creamy potato gratin with caramelised onions

The sweetness of the caramelised onions cuts through the rich creaminess of this dauphinoise-style bake

Crispy salt & pepper roasties

Feed a crowd with these irresistibly crunchy roast potatoes, crisped to perfection with flour

Red cabbage with balsamic vinegar & cranberries

This vibrant veggie Christmas side dish beautifully contrasts sweet and savoury, make it up to four days in advance or freeze it

Streaky stuffing parcels

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Sage and onion stuffing balls wrapped in bacon makes a great alternative to devils on horseback

Brownie fudge pie

This gooey chocolate dessert is given a hint of spice with cinnamon in the pastry. It freezes well for an easy dinner party dessert

Smoked haddock & white bean soup

Freeze this rich fish soup ahead of a dinner party with friends to make host duties easier

Apple & blueberry Bircher

Keep your energy up all morning with this super healthy breakfast that’s high in fibre and low in fat

Chocolate brownie cake

Get kids cooking at the weekend by baking this yummy brownie cake, much better than shop bought