Fruity Christmas stuffing

Ditch shop-bought and make your own stuffing. This meat-free version is packed with cranberries, clementines, apple, almonds and figs, so it’s a real treat for vegetarians

Port & cranberry sauce with juniper

Ten minutes and four ingredients are all you need to whip up a homemade accompaniment for roast dinners, cheese and meat

Mustard butter-basted roast turkey with bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Ensure juicy meat by inserting streaky bacon under the skin of your big bird. A tangy mustard baste creates an extra tasty gravy

Tasty make-ahead gravy

Make the base for this gravy up to two days ahead, then simply add your roasted meat juices and heat before serving

Braised beef with cranberries & spices

Slow cook beef with cinnamon, saffron, coriander and harissa for a deeply fragrant rustic casserole

Lamb & fennel spaghetti Bolognese

Try out something new with mince- this pasta sauce is flavoured with fennel and rosemary and contains salty olives

Pigeon & beetroot salad

Pan-fried game turns a simple salad into a special dish. Contrast the meat with apples and beetroot, and add texture with hazelnuts

Fettuccine with seared scallops & prosciutto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Choose fat scallops for this speedy but smart pasta recipe- the ham wrappers will protect the tender shellfish and give an extra savoury hit

Green beans with mustard, lemon & mint

Serve your beans with a light vinaigrette of citrus and herbs- they’ll match with vegetarian, fish and meat main courses alike

Roasted pepper linguine with crisp crumbs

A good-for-you vegetarian pasta served with roasted peppers, tangy green olives, sweet basil and chilli breadcrumbs

Turkey burgers with sweet potato chips

Turkey thigh mince is a lean but flavoursome meat- shape into patties with cheese and spring onions, and serve in healthier wholemeal buns

Herbed chicken, peach & feta salad

Dill, mint and basil really bring this bulgur wheat dish to life- use a ready-cooked chicken to save time and add the herbs and dressing at the last minute