Dazzling beetroot-cured salmon

This salmon needs to be made at least three days ahead, which means very little work to do on Christmas day

Noodle bowl salad

Fresh and healthy salad for picnic fare

Soy-glazed beef

Give beef a boost with this delicious soy marinade

Creamy barley & squash risotto

Barley is cheaper and lighter than Italian risotto rice, you can add all the liquid at once and it’s really hard to overcook

Rack of lamb with new potato, onion & thyme gratin

Like French ‘boulangère’ potatoes, roasting your meat on top of your spuds means they soak up the flavoursome juices

Pot-roast veal with new-season carrots & orange

Use British rose veal to create a roast dinner with a difference – this all-in-one joint is slow-cooked with sweet vegetables, citrus and herbs

Red lentil & chorizo soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Sweet smoked paprika and cumin flavour this rustic blend topped with spicy Spanish sausage

Sort-of Scotch broth

An alternative take on the Highland soup with stewed lamb, cabbage and pearl barley

Veal escalopes wrapped with prosciutto, sage & lemon (saltimbocca)

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This classic Italian recipe for veal means ‘jump in the mouth’ – serve it with crusty bread to mop up the delicious pan juices

Brown butter sole with peas & mussels

Baste your fish in brown butter then steam with shellfish, peas, cider and zesty lemon