Peanut chickpea rice bowl

Make a rice bowl that’s full of texture thanks to chickpeas and peanuts. It can be cooked in the oven or air-fryer and leftovers kept for lunch the next day

One-tray spiced mushroom pilaf

Looking for a dish that offers hands-off cooking? This mixed mushroom pilaf is ideal. For very little effort you’re gifted with lots of umami flavour

Green garlic chutney roast chicken with cumin-spiced vegetables

Served with cumin-spiced vegetables this is the perfect roast dinner to shake up up your Sunday lunch. Scrub the veg well but there is no need to peel them. Leaving the skin on adds nutrients and fibre. Using baby potatoes means you don’t have to par-boil them, but if using other potatoes, slice thinly or par-boil first. If you are feeling adventurous, double the chutney ingredients and try marinating a whole roast chicken for a beautiful centrepiece dish.

Sticky carrot & date cake with tahini maple icing

Add sticky dates and a salty-sweet icing to take the traditional carrot cake to new, delicious heights. Decorate with crumbled sesame snaps and pecans

Berry crumble with chocolate sauce & custard

Put a chocolatey twist on a classic fruit crumble with this recipe from Bake Off 2023 winner Matty Edgell – a great way to round off a weekend meal

Meatballs & garlic bread & butter pudding

Make your own meatballs and bake in a rich tomato sauce with layers of cheesy garlic bread. A delicious twist on classic comfort food

Smoky slow cooker pork with Boston baked beans

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Gather round on those quieter days after Christmas to enjoy this smoky slow cooker pork. A great dish for a crowd, serve with crusty bread and soured cream

Rasgulla

Make this traditional Indian dessert using homemade cottage cheese rolled into balls, then soaked in rose-scented syrup – the result is sweet, spongy and light

Hainanese chicken rice

Make this easy Hainanese chicken dinner inspired by Singapore’s national dish. It’s comforting, nourishing and healing for the soul

Celeriac roast dinner & trimmings

Serve this roasted and creamed celeriac with gravy for a veggie feast at Christmas

Baked brie potato gratin

Add miso to potato gratin for a veggie side with real depth of flavour.

Air fryer cinnamon rolls

Prep these cinnamon rolls the night before Christmas and cook them fresh in the morning to tear and share with family and friends on the big day