Shredded carbonara sprouts

Complete your Christmas table with this creamy side dish – even sprout haters are sure to enjoy the salty, cheesy, carbonara-inspired flavour

Jam doughnut pancakes

Try a twist on jam doughnuts to celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of light, in December. It’s traditional to eat fried foods during the celebrations

Air fryer pork-in-blanket turnovers

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

Wrap pork-in-blankets in puff pastry to make a delicious festive snack. They’re ideal for a Christmas party or buffet, served alongside chutney

Sticky gingerbread buns with spiced brown butter icing

Elevate standard cinnamon buns with the warming Christmassy flavours of ginger and cloves. Adding treacle also helps bring out the gingerbread flavours

Cinnamon porridge with baked bananas

Add fibre-rich bananas and bio yogurt to your breakfast porridge. Including live yogurt in your diet may support the digestive system and aid immune defences

Puy lentils with seared salmon

Enjoy the health benefits of salmon in this dish, or make a vegan version (see tip, below). Save leftover lentils for quick meals later in the week

Mincemeat flapjacks

Make some Christmassy flapjacks using mincemeat. They make the perfect travel companion, and are great if you’re craving some festive flavours

One-pan beef stew with vegetable mash

Make an easy stew that contains all of your 5-a-day. If red meat is lean, it’s a valuable source of protein, iron, zinc and B vitamins, but we also have a vegan option (see tip, below)

Roast rack of lamb with rosemary

Make our classic roast rack of lamb with garlic and rosemary seasoning, it’s perfect for a family Sunday dinner or an easy main for entertaining

Creamy cauli, brioche & bay bake

Create this creamy cauliflower cheese bake with added chunks of brioche for a comforting Christmas or Sunday roast side