Mashed carrots with Pernod

This recipe from chef John Tovey sounds like an odd combination, but Sara wouldn’t be without it for her Christmas lunch

Moroccan meatballs with eggs

Serve up a Moroccan feast for friends without the mess, with our flavour-packed one-pan recipe

Quick braised cabbage with pancetta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
If you don’t fancy Brussels Sprouts at Christmas opt instead for family-friendly Savoy cabbage

Ham & tomato Stromboli

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This pizza-style bread will feed a crowd for lunch

Creamy spinach soup

The lovely, leafy spinach in this recipe makes for a flavoursome and intriguing bright-green soup

Prawn & tomato stew with gremolata topping

A fish casserole with healthy prawns, topped with an Italian garnish of parsley and lemon zest – it’s low in fat and calories too

Baked rabbit & chorizo rice

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Use rich and tasty rabbit in this paella-like dish – it’s baked for ease, and is spiced with chorizo, paprika and saffron

Peas & beans with pancetta & mint

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Do something interesting with your greens and serve up a five-a-day favourite, cooked all in one pan

Garlic & herb roast lamb on boulangère potatoes

Cooking succulent lamb and herby potatoes together means the potatoes absorb all the lovely juices

Indian spiced greens

This recipe suits any greens you have to hand – from shredded kale to Brussels sprouts. For the less adventurous, less chilli can be used

Ham & cheese bake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Prepare this warming dish the day before, so all you need to
do is pop it in the oven when you wake up

Ember-baked focaccia stacks

A great storecupboard standby recipe for the barbecue – try using any jars of roasted veg you’ve got