Apricot, bacon & sausage skewers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
An easy yet impressive dish that gives a contemporary twist on the traditional Christmas trimming

Curried pasta salad

Take the blueprint of Coronation chicken, omit the meat and add pasta and you have a fresh fusion side dish

Ricotta, fig & prosciutto crostini

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Little Italian toasts topped with creamy cheese, sweet fruit and salty ham – a killer combination to be served as a nibble

Quinoa stew with squash, prunes & pomegranate

Get a dose of iron and protein from this healthy, squash casserole that’s full of texture and flavour

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

Oven-baked porcini & thyme risotto

Veggie friends and meat-eaters alike will love Lesley Waters’s vegetarian mushroom risotto

Omelette wedges

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
With this easy-to-follow recipe your kids can treat you to breakfast… get printing off copies now

Potted ham

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This simple starter is a great way to use up leftover ham and you can freeze it ahead

Chicken & mushroom puff pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This is just what you need on a cold night. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes

Creamy ham & mustard chicken

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Turn chicken or turkey steaks into a freeze-ahead burger to please the family

Banana pancakes with crispy bacon & syrup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Treat yourself to a lazy brunch with these American-style fluffy pancakes with pancetta and maple drizzle

Chicken with mushrooms

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A healthy and low calorie chicken casserole with bacon, peas and a parsley sauce – use chicken thighs for extra flavour and juiciness