Buttered brussels sprouts

Make these brussels in the air fryer with lemon and butter for an easy festive side. Enjoy with traditional turkey and Christmas sides

Creamy potato gratin

Dig out your air fryer to make this deliciously creamy potato gratin. It’s a great side for a Sunday roast, or for the Christmas dinner table

Air fryer gingerbread

Get the kids involved with our easy and versatile gingerbread recipe that makes use of an air fryer for the baking. Decorate the gingerbread people with icing

Smoked mackerel on toasted crumpets

Try our easy starter – the filling can be made well in advance and chilled. Once your guests arrive, toast the crumpets and pile the filling on top

Air fryer stollen bites

Cook this classic Christmas bake in the air fryer. Cut into treat-sized bites to enjoy over the festive period, or gift-wrap for a homemade present

Air fryer apple & cinnamon tarts

Use a sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry to make these easy tarts filled with apples and cinnamon. Made in an air fryer, dust with icing sugar to serve

Garlic & herb cod ‘kiev’ traybake

Add breadcrumbs and a herby garlic butter to any white fish to make this easy Kiev-inspired traybake

Spicy red pepper dip & crispy harissa mince

This is my interpretation of an amazing dish, muhammara, a spicy Middle Eastern red pepper and walnut dip. It’s very easy to pull together, especially if you use a jar of roasted peppers. I’ve topped mine with crispy harissa mince for a more complete meal, but if you leave it out it’s perfect for parties, served with crudités or pitta breads, or spread on the inside of sandwiches.

Salt & pepper prawn tacos

Try a new twist on tacos with this super-simple recipe that teams crispy salt and pepper prawns with salsa, soured cream and lettuce

One-tray baked gnocchi

Sometimes when | post a new recipe on social media, it really seems to resonate with how everyone’s feeling – and this dish was one of those! With millions of views on Instagram, I can see why it’s so popular. It’s basically a deluxe version of a pasta bake – simple cooking and easy to serve up, with all the favours merging together as the pasta gets slightly crispy. Try it with your favourite ravioli or tortellini too.

Soha’s koftet roz (Egyptian rice meatballs)

Try this popular Egyptian dish – spiced kofta meatballs in a tomato-based sauce – a version of a curry. It’s regarded as an epitome of Egyptian comfort food

Hot honey, orange & sesame prawn stir-fry

This fragrant stir-fry is packed with prawns, peppers and pak choi. Serve with rice or noodles for an easy midweek win