Balsamic chicory, pine nut & blue cheese tartlets

Enjoy these balsamic chicory, pine nut and blue cheese tartlets as a part of a picnic or buffet. A sharp goat’s cheese or feta would also work well

Winter cabbage & fennel slaw with pomegranate

Get your Christmas sides sorted with this festive slaw, with winter cabbage, fennel, carrots, walnuts and pomegranate. It’s perfect for a Boxing Day buffet

Florentines

Enjoy these classic florentines at Christmas time. Jewelled with cherries and pistachios and coated in chocolate, these biscuits are the perfect festive gift

Pineapple & ginger punch

Treat guests to something different with this flavourful pineapple and ginger punch. It’s a great non-alcoholic drink for a party or at Christmas

Ultimate easy gingerbread

Make some gingerbread stars to hang from your Christmas tree. This biscuit dough is extremely forgiving if overworked, so it’s perfect for baking with children

Cranberry spritz

Mix cranberry juice, orange juice and sparkling white grape juice to make this easy, non-alcoholic spritz. It’s a perfect for a booze-free Christmas drink

Spiced lamb meatball stew

Enjoy spiced lamb meatballs with chickpeas and pomegranate seeds in a harissa sauce for an easy midweek meal. Freeze any leftovers for busy weekdays

Broccoli salad

Enjoy this crunchy, vegan broccoli salad for lunch or as a side. It’s sweet, sharp and full of different textures and colours

Sushi rice

Make sushi rice to accompany your favourite Japanese-inspired dishes, from bento boxes to sushi and katsu curry. The secret is in the ratio of rice to water

Easy egg muffins

Make these mini egg muffins for an easy breakfast or lunch with the kids. Add chopped ham, bacon or smoked salmon, if you fancy