Roasted root vegetables

Root veg is a must with Sunday lunch and Christmas dinner, and this easy recipe is low-fat, superhealthy and high in fibre to boot

Buttered peas & leeks

A simple side for your roast dinner, which counts towards your five-a-day

Carrot & star anise purée

If you fancy adding something a little different to the table on Christmas Day, this seasonal purée could be just the thing

Gravy for the Christmas turkey

This simple recipe uses white wine for a pale, light gravy, but it can also be made with red wine or Port for a richer flavour

Wild rice, chestnut & squash stuffing

Add a colourful and healthy dish to your Christmas lunch table with this vegetarian stuffing

Spanish bean stew

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Cannellini beans, chicken thighs and spicy chorizo make for a satisfying and simple one-pot supper

Shepherd’s pie pasties

These pocket-sized pasties make an old favourite portable

Steak & stilton bruschetta

These open steak sandwiches are ready in a flash and make for a substantial and easy meal

Cheat’s deep-pan pizza

Feed friends quickly with this vegetarian deep-pan pizza, which can also be made ahead and frozen

Roasted red pepper shots

A smart, quick and easy canapé that’s ideal for a crowd and can be frozen to help you get ahead

Warm Mexican bean dip with tortilla chips

A quick and easy party dip which is superhealthy, freezable and counts towards your five-a-day – what more could you want?

Vegetable curry for a crowd

This vegetarian curry is great for feeding a group of mates on a budget, or make a batch to freeze