Chickpea mash

A healthy side dish, using dried chickpeas instead of canned as they absorb flavours better – a great alternative to your standard mashed potato

Balsamic shallots & carrots with goat’s cheese

Sweet shallots and tangy balsamic vinegar make a perfect pairing in this delectable side dish. Crumble over a handful of soft goat's cheese and parsley to serve

Whole roasted cauliflower with red wine, shallots & wheatberries

For vegetarians, cauliflower is veg patch royalty. This dish captures all that is right about the marriage of grains and vegetables 

Cheddar cheese & shallot pie with fennel seed pastry

A hearty pie with a mustard and fennel crust, this makes a stunning veggie centrepiece for everyday or entertaining

Warm pearl barley & roasted carrot salad with dill vinaigrette

This salad combines sweet carrots with the liquorice bite of a slightly acidic dressing and creamy blue cheese – a simple lunch or side dish

Saddle of lamb

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A classic Easter favourite, this saddle of lamb is stuffed with crunchy shallots, garlic and pancetta for a depth of flavour guaranteed to please your guests

Spelt spaghetti with chilli, sprouting broccoli & pancetta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Spelt spaghetti has a nutty flavour and adds extra protein, fibre and vitamins. This quick and easy pasta dish is great for a midweek family meal

Chargrilled mackerel with sweet & sour beetroot

Fresh mackerel is always a winner and grilling gives a deliciously charred quality. Pickled beetroot wedges add an extra tang in this party-perfect, budget-savvy starter

Onglet with red wine shallots

Also known as hanger steak, this cut packs a lot of flavour and is best cooked rare to keep it tender – a succulent supper for two

Sautéed potatoes with bacon lardons & persillade

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This fabulous French side dish of pan-fried potatoes and salty smoked bacon is finished with garlic and herbs, and pairs perfectly with roast meats and poultry

Moroccan-spiced turkey pie

Transform leftover turkey in this spiced filo pastry parcel, inspired by a Moroccan pastilla – a perfect main course for Boxing Day

Shukhi – warm beetroot & mushroom salad

This Ukrainian dish is traditionally eaten at Christmas – serve on toasted rye bread for a crostini-like starter or party canapé