Burnt sprouts with pomegranate & sesame

Add a deliciously different side dish to your Christmas dinner spread with these pan-fried Brussels sprouts and juicy pomegranate seeds, drizzled with pomegranate molasses

Moroccan-spiced turkey pie

Transform leftover turkey in this spiced filo pastry parcel, inspired by a Moroccan pastilla – a perfect main course for Boxing Day

Spiced salmon coulibiac

This make-ahead main of pastry-wrapped fish and rice is an extra-special way to serve seafood for a dinner party, spiced with cardamom, cloves and chilli

Clementine poppy seed loaf

This easy, zesty loaf cake makes a lighter festive alternative to traditionally dense fruitcakes – pipe the icing and add candied peel to add a touch of Christmas sparkle

Red wine jelly

This rich preserve is delicious in baking, spread on toast or served with cold meats over the festive season

Chinon apple tarts

These little French tarts are wonderfully buttery and crisp, glazed with a red wine jelly – the perfect end to a special supper for two

Lighter beef stew & dumplings

We’ve cut the calories and fat and boosted the fibre in this comforting casserole by using a lean cut of beef and upping the vegetables

Spiced aubergine bake

This is vegan comfort food at its best – layer up slices of aubergine with a spicy coconut milk and tomato sauce for a hearty, warming meal

Quick lemon gravadlax

This speedy, zesty version of the Swedish classic cuts the curing time to 30 minutes and makes a special starter for two

Lamb meatballs with watercress dressing

Lamb mince gets a makeover in this fresh and colourful couscous dish with feta, mint and pomegranate

Lasagne recipe kit

Package up a homemade lasagne kit to give as a gift to those who need a culinary confidence boost or keen cooks who need a break from the kitchen

Halloumi & red cabbage steaks

Thickly sliced wedges of roasted cabbage make a satisfying yet easy vegetarian dinner – served on a bed of herby, zesty quinoa