Risotto bowl

Upgrade the ultimate comfort food, adding deliciously complementary toppings like chunky butternut squash, fried sage leaves and a scattering of hazelnuts

Persian pilaf & roasted root loaves

These vibrant individual pistachio nut roasts with honeyed pomegranate and harissa tomato sauce can also be made as one impressive centrepiece loaf

Teriyaki salmon with sesame pak choi

Sweet chilli, honey, sesame oil, mirin and soy combine to make a punchy sauce for fish, Elaine Paige’s dish is a simple and quick midweek meal

Soba noodles with wasabi garlic prawns

This budget soba noodle recipe also works well with shredded cooked chicken or chunks of firm tofu if you want to go for the vegetarian option

Cheese, ham & pea risotto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A simple and hearty weeknight risotto the whole family will love – the stock is added in one go and stirring kept to a minimum so you can multi-task

Turkey piccata

A healthier version of piccata veal, that's gluten free and dairy-free, cooked in a lemon butter sauce and served with crisp baby roast potatoes

Broccoli, gruyère & chorizo soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

The spicy sausage and 'nutty' cheese in this recipe from reader Diony Van Eeckhout makes a satisfying and creamy soup – a warming treat for cold weather

Festive celeriac koshari

This gorgeous veggie side dish with spiced celeriac has its roots in Egypt, where it’s sold as street food. Ideal for bringing to a festive gathering

Panforte

Enjoy this honeyed Tuscan dessert with candied peel at the end of a meal with sweet wine or coffee, or wrap up and give as a homemade Christmas gift

Make-ahead Prosecco & wild mushroom gravy

Add some sparkle to this rich gravy in the form of a dash of Prosecco, to intensify the flavour. Get ahead of the game and make your gravy in advance

Game pie with cranberries & chestnuts

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Make this impressive looking pie and keep it in the fridge, ready for a lunch buffet. The simple hot water crust pastry is well worth the effort

Fig & pancetta American stuffing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Classic American stuffing is chunkier than the British version, but just as delicious. These meaty stuffing balls are baked to crispy golden perfection