Spicy sweet potato hummus

Avoid waste and enjoy a filling snack by using leftover sweet potatoes in this hummus recipe – it has a spicy kick thanks to smoked paprika and chilli flakes

Purple sprouting broccoli, buttermilk & blue cheese soup

Make the most of seasonal broccoli with this vibrant soup, ideal for lunch or a light supper served with warm crusty bread. Garnish with a sprinkling of mixed seeds and chives

Squash with orzo & roasted garlic & feta sauce

Enjoy roasted squash wedges served with orzo and a roasted garlic, lemon and feta sauce. Packed with flavour, it’s a great veggie dinner for two

Sweet & sour prawns

Transform prawns into a takeaway treat – sweet & sour prawns – in less time than it would take to have it delivered. Alternatively, try with chicken if you prefer

One-pan roast rack of lamb & green olive potatoes

Serve an easy, romantic meal for two with our roast rack of lamb. We’ve added olives and anchovies, but leave them out if you want to keep it even simpler

Crispy duck with clementines

Treat yourself to duck for dinner, roasted with shallots and sweet clementines. Leave the duck to chill overnight with a salt rub for crisp, golden skin

Chocolate orange baked cheesecake

Make a dessert that’s the talk of the party with this creamy, rich chocolate orange cheesecake

Zingy clementine, turkey & peanut salad

Use up Christmas leftovers in a clever way with this healthy, zingy salad, which makes the most of leftover turkey, surplus clementines and peanuts

How to cook Brussels sprouts

Serve the perfect side of sprouts at Christmas with our classic recipe. Plus, read our tips on buying, cooking and freezing this gorgeous green veg, plus recipe variations.

Paneer

Making homemade paneer is suprisingly easy. This fresh cheese will have a softer texture than many shop-bought varieties, and is great in curries and salads

Plantain puffs

Serve these moreish plantain puffs with a coffee sauce for dunking. Shared by food author Melissa Thompson, the recipe is inspired by her Jamaican heritage

Harissa-honey marinade

Try this harissa-honey marinade on chicken or halloumi skewers, and use as a glaze. Harissa is a Tunisian hot chilli paste made with red peppers and spices