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

Roast pork with couscous & ginger yogurt

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Give your system a boost of iron with this low-fat yet satisfying roast pork recipe

Griddled chicory

This simple side dish of charred chicory pairs perfectly with indulgent main courses, adding a pop of colour to any dinner party plate

Shukhi – warm beetroot & mushroom salad

This Ukrainian dish is traditionally eaten at Christmas – serve on toasted rye bread for a crostini-like starter or party canapé

Sugar charms

Add sparkle to your Christmas tree with these festive edible decorations made from melted sweets

Persian cranberry sauce

Middle Eastern flavours of pomegranate molasses and orange zest bring a new dimension to traditional cranberry sauce, with a thick and chunky texture

Festive red cabbage

Serve this spiced and sticky side dish alongside all the classic Christmas trimmings – it’s richly flavoured with red wine, cinnamon, star anise and apples

Sticky stem ginger duck & noodle salad

This Asian style salad with vermicelli rice noodles and crunchy veg makes a light weeknight dinner – pack leftovers for lunch the next day

Fruity turkey tagine

Freshen up Christmas leftovers of turkey, carrots and parsnips with ras el hanout in this sweet and spicy Moroccan stew

Curried lentil, parsnip & apple soup

This spicy soup combines red lentils, apples and parsnip for a smooth, warming soup – a low fat meal that you can make ahead and freeze