Combine the traditions of Christmas and Chanukah with a ‘Chrismukkah’ menu to mark both holidays. Why not serve this soft, salty beef with mustardy roast potatoes as a plated roast dinner? If you don’t have time to brine the beef brisket joint yourself you can buy it from specialist butchers
Buy a larger chicken than usual and make extra meals from the leftovers. The bones contain lots of flavour, which take this comforting stew to the next level
Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.
Use leftover parsnips to make this fabulous tart made with pancetta, red onions and pecans on a bed of puff pastry. It’s great to serve a crowd
Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.
Enjoy a vibrant seafood feast with chorizo, lobster, prawns, potatoes and corn cooked in Cajun broth, finished with herby butter
Transform seasonal blueberries into this refreshing summer shrub. Garnish your serving glasses with more blueberries, plus orange zest threaded onto a concoction stick
Put cucumber centre stage in this smoked trout salad with eggs and sourdough croutons. It’s a great way to showcase homegrown cucumbers a little differently
Shop for sustainable hake to cook this Mediterranean-style one-pan bake with green olives and tomatoes
For a fast fix of comfort food, this gnocchi traybake is ideal – buy pre-chopped chorizo and garlic and you won’t even have to chop anything
Try these Japanese rice balls filled with a chicken, spring onion and mayo filling. You can buy an onigiri mould online to make the recipe even easier
Indulge in Tom Kerridge’s ultimate roast duck at Christmas, with seasonal clementines and oranges. Serve with duck-fat roasties, watercress and gravy
Create a dessert centrepiece without spending hours in the kitchen. This sweet grazing wreath is great fun at Christmas, but is perfect for any party
Enjoy these Jamaican-inspired curry prawns made with coconut milk, tomatoes, chilli and plenty of spices for a flavour-packed dinner. Serve with rice
