Madeira gravy

A good gravy is an essential accompaniment for the festive meal. This one’s enriched with Madeira (fortified wine)

Provencal pumpkin tian

A creamy starter or side dish for 6 people – it works really well with roast meats and chicken

Guinea fowl tagine with chickpeas, squash & apricots

This game bird is a lot like chicken, so can be cooked in the same way – give it a whirl in this fragrant Moroccan-spiced casserole

Herby fondant potatoes

Trim your spuds, fry whole, then simmer with stock, rosemary, thyme and lemon to create a perfectly tender side dish

Healthier beef Wellington

Angela Nilsen’s all-time dinner party classic has just one-third of the fat of the traditional recipe

Chilli-ginger garnish

Perfect served with Roopa Gulati’s Indian spice box chicken

Leftover turkey casserole

This one pot stew uses up all your roast dinner leftovers in one go and has a great honey mustard tang

Fruity couscous & spiced quail

Tired of chicken? Try this spatchcock quail recipe when you want to treat someone special

Braised leeks & peas

A light and versatile side dish from Angela Nilsen, this can be simmered slowly as you prepare your main

Grilled baby onions with cream & basil

Add tender, creamy baby onions to your roast beef this Sunday for a taste of comfort food heaven

Cheddar & sweetcorn scones

Savoury scones make a great meal with a bowl of soup, or a tasty addition to afternoon tea

Fragrant Thai drumsticks

Marinate chicken drummers in aromatic Thai red curry paste and sweet chilli for super tasty fingerfood