Proper turkey gravy

This simple Christmas gravy can be made a few days ahead or you can freeze it for up to a month

Smoked haddock & white bean soup

Freeze this rich fish soup ahead of a dinner party with friends to make host duties easier

Curried parsnip mash

Give your mash a spicy kick with this comforting and alternative veggie side dish

Slow-cooked rabbit stew

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This is a true taste of autumn, a big bowl of rich, dark, boozy rabbit casserole

Lime & ginger salmon

Wok-cooking the vegetables gives this heart-healthy dish a bit of crunch

Indian-spiced shepherd’s pie

A low-fat, superhealthy shepherd's pie that can be popped in the freezer or enjoyed on the day

Saucy prawns

This satisfying, storecupboard meal-for-one will be on the table in just 20 minutes

Sweet & sour lentil dhal with grilled aubergine

Spice up supper with this superhealthy recipe that’s high in fibre, packed with iron and counts as 4 of your 5-a-day – it’s cheap too!

Turkey laksa

Turkey isn’t just for Christmas. Packed with protein, vitamins and lean too, it makes a great substitute for that other white meat

Griddled courgettes with pine nuts & feta

Serve this as a starter or as a side dish with roasted or barbecued lamb or chicken

Super-quick Indian rice

Makes a brilliant low-fat accompaniment to just about every Indian curry

Chunky cheddar & celeriac soup

A meal in a bowl – enjoy it with a gutsy watercress salad and fresh brown bread to make the perfect lunch