Rhubarb, apple & ginger crunch trifle

Try making double the amount of fruit and oatmeal, and serving for breakfast with yogurt

Shredded greens salad

A crunchy salad of apples, fennel, cucumber, celery and spring onions – a healthy and light side dish for a crowd

Sweet pineapple & chilli chutney

A fruity, spicy pickle to contrast with hot savoury recipes – add the chilli seeds if you can handle the heat!

Creamy parsnip & squash bake

Want to jazz up your traditional Christmas lunch, but still keep Gran happy? This is the one for you

Turmeric pilau with golden onions

This side dish can be part-cooked in the kitchen, then quickly tossed together in a wok over the coals on the barbie

Partridge with wine & cinnamon

Partridge packs plenty of game flavour for its size and is perfect matched with these robust flavours

Double-baked cheddar soufflés

You can cook these several hours in advance, then re-bake just before serving

Warm smoked haddock, rocket & basmati rice salad

This flavoursome fish salad is low in fat, and is quick and easy to prepare

Hey presto paella

Paella in a rush with all of the flavour

Chicken enchiladas with red mole sauce

Try a traditional Mexican favourite with this spicy and varied recipe