Goat’s cheese, potato & onion tart

This tart is easy to make, looks stunning and tastes wonderful. Best of all, you can make it ahead and reheat from frozen

Glazed plum cake

This glorious cake looks like something in a French pâtisserie, but is actually quite simple to make

Rich nutmeg ice cream

This rich ice cream is the perfect way to complement your Christmas pudding

Curried squash, lentil & coconut soup

Flavour up butternut squash with Indian spices for this warming and healthy vegetarian soup

Melting middle truffles

Get these made and in the freezer up to a month ahead, then simply pull them out when you’re ready

Frozen strawberry yogurt

Sarah Cook's gorgeous frozen yogurt is intensely fruity and really creamy… but totally fat-free!

Thai green chicken soup

Use chicken thighs for this – they are tastier and better value than breasts

Butternut, maple & pecan lattice pie

Spiced and glowing gold, this pie is pure autumn on a plate. Use butternut squash or your Halloween pumpkin

Creamy mashed potatoes

This healthy mashed potato uses clever substitutions to reduce fat and calories but maintain a rich creaminess

From-the-freezer mince pies

Keep these festive favourites nice and simple or spice things up with some imaginative twists

Turkey tonnato salad

Tuna mayo on turkey may sound like an odd combination, but trust us! This Italian-style light lunch dish is the perfect remedy for Christmas excesses

Creamy bread & onion sauce

A delicious necessity for any turkey roast