Roast tomatoes with pesto

These tomatoes are packed with fresh basil, and make an ideal, healthy side dish

Cheeseboard pasta bake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This simple and satisfying meal tastes as good as it looks – and uses up any leftovers from your Christmas cheeseboard

Sherried turkey & ham bake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This warming bake, rich with sherry and mustard, will use up the Christmas leftovers

Quick stir fry

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A real home-from-work meal, with bacon, garlic and ginger – ready in about 10 minutes

Aromatic prawn & cashew curry

Garam masala provides the base spice for this creamy fish curry with nuts, green chilli and a tomato yogurt sauce

Melanzane parmigiana

This classic bake with tomato, aubergine and vegetarian mozzarella and Parmesan-style cheese is ideal for entertaining

Mushroom & tarragon strudels with madeira sauce

The gourmet combination of mushrooms adds variety and texture to these filo parcels

Mushroom rice stuffing

Make Christmas veggie-friendly with this recipe for vegetarian stuffing

Simmer-&-stir Christmas cake

An easy-to-make alternative to traditional Christmas cakes which requires no beating

Spiced vegetable biryani

This simple vegetarian curry, full of fresh Indian flavours, is quick to make and cooks in a single pot

Festive fruit & spice decoration

Decorating a simple iced cake with herbs, spices, nuts and fruit works to great effect and is especially easy for beginners to try

Artichoke & olive dip

Create a laid-back Italian meal for friends with this delicious dip, breadsticks, olives and cured meats