Warm squash & rocket salad with garlic vinaigrette

This gutsy vegetarian dish lifts the humble pumpkin with a sweet dressing and creamy cheese

Individual Christmas pies

This recipe for a stunning vegetarian Christmas alternative, can easily be reduced or increased to make as many as you need

Whipped brie salad with dates & candied walnuts

This sumptuous salad is perfect for a group starter and can be whipped up the night before

Scandinavian roast turkey with prune & juniper stuffing & caramelised apples

Adding lingonberry jam or redcurrant sauce to your Turkey cooking juices gives traditional gravy a touch of sweetness

Grilled mackerel with soy, lime & ginger

A nutritious and lean fish supper with fragrant Thai flavours, ready in minutes and packed with vitamins and minerals

Keema curry & raita

This curry uses lean beef mince and is lightly spiced- it makes a nutritious, hearty and iron-rich supper

Wintry vegetable crumbles

This warming vegetarian crumble can be made and frozen ahead for a cosy dinner with friends

Pumpkin passion cupcakes

Use grated pumpkin or butternut squash for these gorgeous, spiced cupcakes

Pumpkin falafel pockets

Make some magic in your microwave with these easy-to-prepare pumpkin or butternut squash pockets

Raspberry & apple crumble squares

A brilliant combination of two great puddings – sponge and crumble – try reader Bridie Bannon’s fruity traybake