Hot & sour coconut soup

A really light soup with plenty of fresh vibrant flavours. Serve it as a main course, or without rice as a light starter

Rich nutmeg ice cream

This rich ice cream is the perfect way to complement your Christmas pudding

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

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

Indian spice box chicken

Serve this exquisitely flavoured chicken dish with mounds of fluffy rice

Curried pasta salad

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

Pan-fried white fish with polenta & orange crust

If you fancy the crunch of a crust but not the calories, try this healthy recipe, which can be prepared ahead

Veggie shepherd’s pie with sweet potato mash

The secret to this shepherd's pie’s filling is to choose big carrots so they don’t lose their texture when cooked

Melting middle truffles

Get these made and in the freezer up to a month ahead, then simply pull them out when you’re ready

Thai green chicken soup

Use chicken thighs for this – they are tastier and better value than breasts

Yogurt parfaits with crushed strawberries & amaretti

Get the taste of summer with this sophisticated dessert that is low fat and easy to make

Smoked salmon & avocado sushi

Fancy making sushi at home? This simple recipe makes 32 healthy little bites, ideal for lunch or served as canapés