Pecan tassies

These are a family favorite and also make a great alternative to mince pies at Christmas

Crêpes

Elevate Pancake Day with crêpes that are slightly thicker than the traditional French recipe – they’re ideal for holding your favourite sweet or savoury fillings

Karak chai

Wake up with a warming hit of chai spices, including cardamom, cloves, peppercorns and ginger. Or serve this tea piping hot with samosas

Creamy mushroom chicken

Need some comfort on a chilly evening? Enjoy this creamy mushroom chicken with pasta, potatoes or rice for an easy midweek meal the whole family will love

Matcha falooda

Make a matcha version of falooda, the dessert-milkshake popular in southeast Asia. It’s a fun way to end a feast, or for special occasion meals such as Ramadan

Smoked haddock and leek chowder with cheddar dumplings

Swap the haddock for any smoked white fish, or use oily fish, such as salmon or trout in this chowder. It’s topped with moreish cheddar dumplings

Alpine-style cheesy cabbage gratin

Serve this cabbage gratin alongside a Sunday roast and it will soon become a family favourite. If you like, you can swap the emmental or gruyère for comté

Pumpkin fondue bowl

Use a leftover Halloween pumpkin for this if it’s still fresh, then bake with cheese and serve with sides for dipping.

Mince pie & marzipan croissants

Take mincemeat and marzipan and wrap in shop-bought pastry dough for a quick Christmassy breakfast. Top with flaked almonds and dust with icing sugar to serve

Raspberry jam & butter pudding

Combine the traditions of Christmas and Chanukah with a ‘Chrismukkah’ menu to mark both holidays. Finish your feast with this doughnut-inspired bread & butter pudding

Classic salt beef

Combine the traditions of Christmas and Chanukah with a ‘Chrismukkah’ menu to mark both holidays. Why not serve this soft, salty beef with mustardy roast potatoes as a plated roast dinner? If you don’t have time to brine the beef brisket joint yourself you can buy it from specialist butchers

Waste-nothing chicken & dumpling stew

Buy a larger chicken than usual and make extra meals from the leftovers. The bones contain lots of flavour, which take this comforting stew to the next level