Korean beef bulgogi skewers

Sweet pineapple is combined with salty soy sauce in a delicious marinade for these sirloin steak canapés – great for a party buffet

Butternut soup with crispy sage & apple croutons

The apple and sage contrast beautifully with naturally sweet butternut squash in this low-fat, gluten-free festive dinner party starter

Layered hummus with spiced tortilla chips

Entertain a crowd with this attractive chickpea dip – make the hummus and herby oil ahead, then assemble at the last minute

Sticky roasted parsnips, Chantenay carrots & apples

Glaze your Christmas root vegetables with honey and coriander seeds, then add apple quarters and roast for an extra-special side dish

One-pan tikka salmon with jewelled rice

Marinate salmon with yogurt and curry paste, then cook with brown rice in one pan to steam the fish until tender and flaky

Sesame paneer wraps

Coat cubes of paneer with crunchy sesame seeds and fry, then wrap with crisp salad for a filling vegetarian lunch or weeknight dinner

Ayam Kapitan (Captain’s curry)

This moreish and authentic Malaysian chicken curry combines tangy tamarind and creamy coconut milk for a real depth of flavour

Christmas crumble friands

A little like muffin, but with a light, almond middle and a chewy top – full of festive flavours like nuts, cinnamon and cardamom

Thai turkey filo dippers

Fill filo pastry parcels with turkey or chicken mince, spring onions and ginger for a buffet nibble or party canapé similar to a spring roll

Mediterranean fish gratins

These individual portions of fish in tomato sauce, topped with herby breadcrumbs, freeze beautifully – perfect for no-fuss entertaining

Celeriac & parsnip bake

This vegetable side dish is full of flavour with thyme, mustard seeds, red wine vinegar and chicken stock – perfect with a Sunday roast

Beef rendang & turmeric rice

Cover beef shin in coconut milk and spices and add toasted desiccated coconut to thicken the rich sauce in this slow-cooked Malaysian favourite