One-pan roast duck legs with white beans & carrots

Make a minimalist version of cassoulet by slow-roasting duck legs with white beans and carrots. It’s a dish that’s big on flavour but with few ingredients

Toffee apple turnover puff pie

Think apple turnover made into one big pie in this super-simple pudding with a caramelised apple centre. Serve with a scoop of ice cream or double cream

Slow-cooked harissa lamb

Try this slow cooked harissa lamb as an alternative roast. We love the texture – it’s half-roasted and half-pulled, fork-tender but still easy to carve

Carrot pakoras

Forget food waste and use up bits of limp veg to make these sensational pakoras. Broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, courgettes and cabbage also work well.

Lamb bhuna

Make this stunning lamb bhuna a day or two ahead of a big family feast – slow-cooked curries are better when the flavours have time to develop.

Quick & puffy flatbreads

Whip up these speedy flatbreads for an Indian-style feast. They’re like a cheat’s version of naan bread, and are great for mopping up a curry.

Smoked salmon coddled eggs

Enjoy smoked salmon with coddled eggs, capers and gruyère cheese for a Christmas starter. It’s also great for breakfast or brunch over the festive holidays

Sage & onion devils on horseback

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Make a fun little play on pigs in blankets for your Christmas dinner, with the addition of a flavourful sausage stuffing. They make the perfect festive side

Thyme & chestnut roast potatoes

Add the festive flavours of chestnut and thyme to take standard roast potatoes up a Christmassy notch or two

Butter-fried sprouts with crispy shallots & almonds

Serve up a feast on Christmas Day and add these buttery sprouts with crispy shallots and almonds to your festive dinner table