Christmas spiced red cabbage

This classic side can be made up to two days in advance. For maximum flavour, cook the cabbage down really well over a low heat until it’s really sticky

Herby slashed roasties

A much-less-fiddly version of classic Hasselback potatoes which are healthy yet totally tasty too

Sara’s chilli con carne

Ideal for entertaining families with kids, this classic chilli dish is quick, hassle-free and great to have in the freezer

Steak with chunky chips & horseradish cream

Treat yourself with a classic chargrilled beef steak, potato chips and a hot mustardy sauce

Foolproof chocolate & coffee fondants

Gooey chocolate puds are a restaurant classic and mastering this show-off dessert is a lot easier than you think

The ultimate makeover: Salmon en croûte

Angela Nilsen makes a super healthy version of the classic pastry wrapped fish parcel without losing the wow factor

Baked raspberry & lemon cheesecake

A rich and creamy baked cheesecake that makes a great dinner party dessert

The ultimate makeover: Chocolate mousse

This sophisticated dessert is great for a dinner party, or for a lighter family pud use ordinary dark chocolate with less cocoa solids

Tasty cottage pie with parsnip mash

A classic reborn; a low-fat beef mince pie with a parsnip topping

Iced raspberry & basil brûlées

Impress your friends with this interesting twist on a loved classic

Herby cheese roast chicken & baked tomatoes

We’ve turned a classic roast into a summery al fresco meal – we can guarantee it’s a winning recipe, unfortunately we can’t guarantee the weather!

Quick celeriac remoulade

The all-time classic way of serving celeriac, this starter is superhealthy and requires no cooking