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

Lucknowi masala paneer pulao

Marinate paneer with garlic and chilli for an aromatic pulao with whole spices – an easy recipe that’s ideal for feeding a crowd this Diwali

Creamy parmesan courgette butter beans with pistachio pesto

Creamy, cheesy beans with courgette and pesto – what better way to enjoy nutritious comfort food? Best scooped up with crusty sourdough

Cauliflower cheese crumble

Make a special version of cauliflower cheese for the Christmas dinner table. It’s rich with umami notes thanks to the anchovies, and has a kick of mustard and cayenne

Green bean casserole

Make this easy green bean and mushroom casserole as a side to accompany a main course. You could add cheese to the white sauce if you like

Hot doughnuts with spiced sugared nut coating

Enjoy fantastically fluffy doughnuts without the need for yeast and proving. Pulse the nuts to a fine consistency for the coating as this helps them stick

Red cabbage & blood orange tabbouleh

Enjoy this vibrant tabbouleh salad with your favourite grills. With red cabbage, dried cranberries and pomegranate seeds, it’s perfect at Christmas

Gingerbread granola

Prep a batch of this spiced granola to make breakfast feel a bit more special over the holidays. Serve with milk or yogurt and sliced clementines

Warm peppermint eggnog

Make a peppermint version of classic eggnog your Christmas tipple this festive season. It serves one, but you can easily double the ingredients

KFP (Kentucky fried pheasant) burgers

Convert any game sceptics with these burgers. Pheasant breasts are the perfect size to fit in a burger bun, and the crisp coating helps the meat stay succulent

Christmas pudding buns

Turn leftover Christmas pudding into these sweet buns. ‘Tangzhong’ is the Chinese word for the roux-like paste that gives the buns their soft, fluffy texture

Chai latte

Skip the coffee shop and make a homemade chai latte instead. Use pantry spices like cinnamon and cardamom to recreate this Indian-inspired tea drink