Ultimate Gratin Dauphinois

An utterly irresistable creamy potato side dish with very few ingredients but oozing with flavour

Best ever macaroni cheese recipe

This perfect macaroni cheese recipe comes with a creamy cheese sauce, a hint of mustard and uses leftover French stick for its crunchy topping

Aubergine, tomato & Parmesan bake (Melanzane alla Parmigiana)

Every Italian cook has their own version of this classic aubergine dish. It’s even better made a day ahead

Herb & Parmesan risotto

Once you master the basics of risotto, the combinations are only limited by your imagination. This basic version will have you well on your way

Parmesan-roasted potatoes

These are a great addition to Christmas dinner, and perfect for Boxing Day bubble and squeak… if you have any left over

Cauliflower & potato curry

Add some spice to your midweek meal with this one-pan vegetarian main course

Purple sprouting broccoli, leek & almond tart

This stunning vegetarian tart is no trouble to make, as it’s made with a packet of puff pastry

Stuffed butternut squash with quinoa

A filling vegetarian supper of roasted squash with a healthy pepper, pine nut and olive-flecked quinoa stuffing

Artichokes with Parmesan butter sauce

Globe artichoke leaves were made for dipping and here is a simple butter sauce perfect for the job

Sandham family mincemeat

A real treat. Associate food editor, Barney Desmazery, has had this recipe in his family for 100 years

Parsnip, cranberry & chestnut loaf

A modern take on the nut loaf, this makes a great vegetarian centrepiece for Christmas Day or a special dinner

Fig & blue cheese tart

This extra special tart with crumbly walnut pastry makes a fabulous vegetarian dinner