Malfatti
Make our take on Tuscan malfatti – spinach and ricotta dumplings that look a bit like large, roughly formed gnocchi. Serve coated in an aromatic sage butter and plenty of cheese
Make our take on Tuscan malfatti – spinach and ricotta dumplings that look a bit like large, roughly formed gnocchi. Serve coated in an aromatic sage butter and plenty of cheese
Get the family involved and your own Glamorgan sausages, a traditional Welsh vegetarian sausage featuring cheese, leeks and breadcrumbs. Make a batch of 12 and freeze any you don’t eat
Whip up some homemade pesto and serve with orecchiette and broccoli. This one isn’t just good with pasta – you can also serve it with chicken or fish, and spoon it onto warm focaccia
Try this riff on a Greek spanakopita. With a sticky-sweet, spiced and tangy twist, it’s a spectacular veggie centrepiece for any special occasion
Enjoy this veggie lasagne, with layers of spinach and slow-roasted squash. Add in some sage and a little crunch from golden pine nuts for a comforting supper
Make a Christmas staple with some homemade mince pies made with puff pastry. Serve for breakfast, or enjoy hot with vanilla ice cream for dessert
Start Christmas Day with a delicious breakfast you can make ahead of time. Banana bread is a family favourite, and mincemeat takes it up a notch
Love pizza? This fondue dip is for you, with tomato, melted cheese and pepperoni. It’s great sharing food for a party. Enjoy with garlic bread or breadsticks
Swap rice for barley to make this easy squash ‘risotto’ with spinach and sage. It’s healthy and low in calories and fat – perfect for a quick supper
Serve this festive French-inspired mincemeat, marzipan and apple tarte with crème fraîche to cut through the sweetness. It’s a fabulous Christmas dessert
Enjoy this vegetarian gratin with wintry greens, or as a creamy side dish in a family feast. With sprouts and chestnut, it’s a wonderfully festive dish
Ideal for a picnic or barbecue, this hearty salad works as a vegetarian main or side dish. You could use tender whole new season carrots – just take the first 15 mins off the cooking time and roast with the cauliflower