Christmas goose with root veg, sticky pears & bramble gravy

The classic alternative to turkey, Barney’s recipe pairs succulent meat with tender, sweet veg

Hot BBQ beef, horseradish & pasta salad

A allergy friendly pasta dish that everyone will enjoy. Perfect for guests with food intolerances

Baked apples with Calvados sauce

This favourite dessert of Maman Blanc is an ideal way to use up an autumn apple glut

Foil-poached salmon with dill & avocado mayo

A whole poached salmon makes a buffet centrepiece with wow-factor – we’ve got ideas for using up the leftovers too

Ultimate sticky toffee pudding

One of our most requested recipes – puddings don't get any better

Pan-fried duck breast with creamed cabbage, chestnuts & caramelised pear

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A restaurant-quality dish by Gordon Ramsay made using easily found ingredients

Moroccan spiced pie

The perfect showpiece to your Christmas Day meal – and it's suitable for veggies

New potato & smoked haddock crush

New potatoes are usually treated as a side dish, but crushing them with smoky fish turns them into a delicious starter or lunch

Baked sea bass with lemon & herbs (with Tarator sauce)

This delicious fish dish is the perfect alternative to a Sunday roast

Festive fruit & nut cake

This fabulously moist and nutty Christmas cake is baked with a syrup and nut topping – a bit like a Florentine biscuit

Monkfish with lemon dressing

Raymond Blanc's monkfish is superbly lemony and finished with almonds and coriander. Swap the dressing for rocket wilted in a little olive oil and water if you prefer

White sauce

Every home cook needs a good béchamel sauce in their repertoire – our step-by-step guide shows how to make a roux and get rid of lumps