Fridge-raid one-pan pesto pasta

Use up odds and ends hanging around in the fridge to make this pasta. Try courgettes instead of peppers, or other leafy greens in place of the spinach

Easy cheesy leeks

Make these luxurious leeks as part of your Christmas spread. Easily prepared in advance, the dish will bring great flavour to your Christmas dinner feast

Honeyed hasselback carrots

Cook carrots using the hasselback method to add visual flair to the Christmas table. It also means the garlicky glaze reaches all the way through the veg

Golden spiced pilaf with crispy shallots

Combine crispy shallots, warming spices, crunchy nuts and soft fruits to make this stunning pilaf. Serve alone with yogurt, or alongside veg, meat or fish

Sticky lemon chicken traybake

Made all in one tray, this chicken traybake will save you time and reduce washing up. Perfect for a midweek meal, it goes well with jasmine rice on the side

Speedy lentil coconut curry

This quick and easy curry has such great depth of flavour – it tastes like it’s been cooked for hours. It’s healthy too, as well as being low in fat and calories

Tomato & oregano fritters

Use up a glut of tomatoes to make these veggie fritters – they’re ideal for lunch or a light dinner. Serve with dill and Greek yogurt, if you like

Kale salad

Tuck into this vibrant salad packed with nutritious kale, root veg, nuts and cheese. It’s a satisfying lunch, but can also be served as a side

Cheesy leeks

These bubbling, cheesy leeks are the ultimate side dish, perfect for a Sunday roast or family meal. Top with breadcrumbs for a crisp crust

Sweet chilli-glazed pork in blankets

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

Enjoy our chilli-glazed variation on a Christmas classic. As well as being a moreish side for the festive turkey, they also make a delicious canapé

Quick pickled red cabbage

Make this speedy pickled red cabbage as a side or condiment – it’s the perfect foil to Christmas leftovers in our Boxing Day sandwich

Confit salmon with tahini, pistachio & herb crust

Cook salmon using the confit method for meltingly soft fish. With a pomegranate, pistachio and herb crust, it’s a stunning fish course for a special occasion