Crispy sage & lemon roast chicken

Rub salt into the skin of the roast chicken and leave it overnight for a lovely crisp finish. Chicken and sage are a classic pairing for this Christmas main

Roasted celeriac & carrots with kale & hazelnuts

Enjoy this colourful side with your Christmas dinner. It combines roasted celeriac, carrots, kale and hazelnuts in a vinegar dressing

Taleggio & tarragon cauliflower cheese

Enjoy this extra-indulgent take on cauliflower cheese, with three different cheeses and tarragon. It’s the perfect side dish in a Christmas feast

Hasselback parsnips with orange & maple syrup

Make parsnips really special for the Christmas dinner table. Sliced hasselback style, they’re flavoured with orange, red wine vinegar and maple syrup

Persian basmati rice chelo (tahdig)

Cook rice the Persian way. The holy grail of Persian cuisine and the centre of every meal, the rice is steamed to achieve elegant, separated grains

Pan-fried sprouts & crunchy chorizo crumbs

Spruce up your Brussels sprouts for the Christmas dinner table by adding crunchy chorizo breadcrumbs. It makes a flavourful side dish in a festive feast

Vegan hot chocolate

Use oat milk to make a seriously creamy hot chocolate. Try it with maple syrup if you prefer it a bit sweeter, or add a touch of spice or vegan marshmallows

Vegan date & chocolate bread & butter pudding

Use soya milk to make this delicious vegan bread pudding. Dates, cinnamon and vanilla all bring sweetness, so you don’t need to add lots of sugar

Jamaican stuffing

Try a spiced stuffing for your Christmas turkey or chicken. This recipe was handed down by Michael’s grandmother, Esme, from Saint Mary in Jamaica

Pork belly with bay, cider & pears

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

Roast pork belly with pear cider, bay leaves and pears for an autumnal main course. It’s perfect for a special Sunday lunch for family and friends