Spiced apple pie

Never heard ‘it’s as Nepalese as apple pie’? Try this classic with a twist and you’ll be converted

Classic scones with jam & clotted cream

You can have a batch of scones on the table in 20 minutes with Jane Hornby's storecupboard recipe, perfect for unexpected guests

Spaghetti with spinach & walnut pesto

Get the feel-good factor with this superhealthy spaghetti dish and try a new variation of classic pesto

Simmer-&-stir Christmas cake

An easy-to-make alternative to traditional Christmas cakes which requires no beating

One-pot chicken & chickpea pilau

A super-fast superhealthy meal – chicken and chickpea pilau made in just one pot

Steamed clams in saffron & spring green broth

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Upgrade this simple starter to a dinner party main with a splash of dry sherry and a bed of spaghetti

Simple Greek salad

Greek salad is a salad bar staple, when it’s prepared with proper ingredients it encompasses everything that is good about simple food of the sun.

Passion fruit & coconut panna cotta

These elegant make-ahead desserts are ideal for a stress-free finale to a smart dinner

Herb & spice paneer fritters

These Indian cheese fritters make a tasty starter, or serve as a main with rice and fresh veg

Crab linguine with chilli & parsley

Keep it simple with this restaurant-style dish that takes a few good-quality ingredients and lets them shine

Tangy fennel & rocket salad

This crunchy salad tastes really fresh
and light – try it with a simple roast

Smoked salmon & avocado terrines

A light, elegant make-ahead starter to ease you into the Christmas Day blow-out, or to kick off a dinner party menu