Five-veg lasagne

This vegetarian main is a great source of vitamins and iron and a simple way to get your 5-a-day

Mincemeat & pecan palmiers

Lighter than a traditional mince pie, these sweet pecan pastries are a delicious twist on this Christmas favourite

Spicy mushroom & broccoli noodles

Shiitake mushrooms give a ‘meaty’ texture and flavour to this healthy stir-fry

Herby apricot quinoa

Bring some South American flavour to the table with this fruity side dish

Lemon & coriander couscous

Impress your friends with this zesty couscous side salad

Roasted fish Italian style

Jazz up white fish, Italian-style

Sticky maple-glazed parsnips with pecans

Spruce up your roots by adding crunchy nuts and caramelise with sweet maple syrup

Cherry & pistachio stuffing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Try a new flavour combo in sausagemeat stuffing balls – sweet fruit, crunchy nuts and fresh parsley are a perfect match

Nutty chocolate crunch

Turn all those nuts, biscuits and chocolate from Christmas into these delicious tiffin bites, great for gifts

Turkish lamb pilau

Serve up a basmati rice one pot flavoured with cinnamon, mint and apricot, studded with tender lamb

Classic pesto

You can whizz up your own delicious pesto in under 15 minutes – it’s great for a fast-fix meal

Courgette & ricotta pasta

Soft Italian cheeses like ricotta make a great sauce base when mixed with lemon, greens, herbs and pine nuts