Coconut & tamarind chicken curry

This creamy tropical Indian one-pot is perfect for an informal, help-yourself dinner party with friends

Pear & almond flapjack tart

Give a classic fruit pie a fresh spin with an oat and almond filling

Walnut & stilton orzotto with roasted squash & Port sauce

MasterChef finalist, Alex Rushmer, shows us how to create a show-stopping vegetarian starter for the festive season

Rice pudding & spiced plum bake

This seasonal twist on rice pudding would make a lovely alternative to a fruit crumble

Smoky chermoula salmon

Heart healthy and a good source of omega-3, chermoula will make an exotic addition to this barbecued fish

Lily’s lemon cupcakes

Make lots, these will disappear fast says Good Food reader Lily, aged 5

Herby pesto, bean & potato pasta

You’ll make this again and again, it’s good for you, low fat and simple to make

Chicken, sweetcorn & noodle soup

This superhealthy bowl can be made ahead and frozen, ready to be defrosted and used when you need it most

Chocolate tiramisu cake

This creamy chocolate and coffee layer cake has real wow factor and is ideal for a celebration

Parsnip pancakes with honey & mustard dressing

An impressive vegetarian main bursting with flavour – be sure to fry the pancakes just before serving so they stay crisp