Fresh herb sauce

This fresh green purée is a light alternative to traditional heavy sauces and goes well with an Italian-style roast turkey or chicken

Proper turkey gravy

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

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

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

Oven-baked leek & bacon risotto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A one-pot risotto you don’t need to stand over for half an hour? Got to be a midweek winner

Minted lamb & pea stew

Put that tin opener away and whip up your own hearty broth, great with a chunk of bread

Cauliflower & chickpea pilaf

Delicious served on its own, or as a side dish with grilled chicken breasts rubbed with a little curry paste

10-minute stir-fry

Grill a fillet of fish or chicken and serve with this crispy, superhealthy side