Learn how to make classic Italian meatballs with our easy recipe and cook them so they’re perfectly browned on the outside but still juicy in the middle.
Enjoy tagliatelle with creamy sundried tomato mushrooms to make this easy midweek meal for two. Top with parmesan shavings to serve
Serve this spicy rice and beans as a side dish to grilled meats and salads. It’s great as part of a big feast to share with family and friends
Master the art of boiled potatoes to enjoy with your favourite mains. These are tossed in flaky sea salt and butter then finished with chopped parsley
Tuck into homemade calzones packed with salami, mozzarella and chilli flavours, and serve with leftover pizza sauce on the side for dipping
Use a leftover Halloween pumpkin for this if it’s still fresh, then bake with cheese and serve with sides for dipping.
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
Elevate parsnips with umami Marmite to offset the earthy sweetness and maple syrup to ensure a sticky glaze. This makes a perfect festive side dish
Oranges bring a bright, juicy burst of flavour to this festive sausage dish. Serve warm or at room temperature, then pile leftovers into a Boxing Day sandwich
Finish roasties with a drizzle of truffle oil – it provides luxurious depth and transforms a classic side into something truly special
Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.
Convert sprout sceptics with this side dish – it combines sprouts with bacon, and any leftovers can be transformed into bubble and squeak
Combine the traditions of Christmas and Chanukah with a ‘Chrismukkah’ menu to mark both holidays. Take your roasties up a notch with these crispy, mustardy potatoes – they’re the perfect partner to salt beef but make an equally delicious side to any roast dinner
