Whip up some homemade pesto and serve with orecchiette and broccoli. This one isn’t just good with pasta – you can also serve it with chicken or fish, and spoon it onto warm focaccia
Try this riff on a Greek spanakopita. With a sticky-sweet, spiced and tangy twist, it’s a spectacular veggie centrepiece for any special occasion
Enjoy this veggie lasagne, with layers of spinach and slow-roasted squash. Add in some sage and a little crunch from golden pine nuts for a comforting supper
Start Christmas Day with a delicious breakfast you can make ahead of time. Banana bread is a family favourite, and mincemeat takes it up a notch
Love pizza? This fondue dip is for you, with tomato, melted cheese and pepperoni. It’s great sharing food for a party. Enjoy with garlic bread or breadsticks
Make a Christmas staple with some homemade mince pies made with puff pastry. Serve for breakfast, or enjoy hot with vanilla ice cream for dessert
Enjoy this extra-indulgent take on cauliflower cheese, with three different cheeses and tarragon. It’s the perfect side dish in a Christmas feast
Swap rice for barley to make this easy squash ‘risotto’ with spinach and sage. It’s healthy and low in calories and fat – perfect for a quick supper
Serve this festive French-inspired mincemeat, marzipan and apple tarte with crème fraîche to cut through the sweetness. It’s a fabulous Christmas dessert
Enjoy this vegetarian gratin with wintry greens, or as a creamy side dish in a family feast. With sprouts and chestnut, it’s a wonderfully festive dish
Easy to put together and full of flavour, this healthy lunch option proides iron, folate, vitamin C and fibre. Make it vegetarian by leaving out the chicken
Combine four cheeses – mozzarella, cheddar or gruyère, cream cheese and parmesan – to make this decadent Sunday lunch side. Add truffle oil for luxury
