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

Microwave honey & fennel-glazed carrots

Toss baby carrots in a fennel and honey butter and serve at a Christmas feast. They look special, and best of all, don’t take up any hob space

Hazelnut & sage crushed butternut squash

Add browned butter to crushed butternut squash for a wonderful nuttiness that works beautifully with hazelnuts. A versatile veggie side for roast dinners

Crispy onion & bread sauce

Elevate bread sauce by adding buttery, crisp onions. It’s an ideal condiment for the Christmas dinner table or to serve with your Sunday roast

Herby sausage, apple & sourdough stuffing

Enjoy this stuffing for a special Sunday roast, at Thanksgiving or Christmas. With sausage, apple, sage and onion, it can also be frozen so you could make it ahead

Azerbaijani-style lamb with apricots & chestnuts

Make this lamb stew ahead and freeze for busy days, or for when you’re entertaining. With apricots, chestnuts and spices, it’s beautifully aromatic

Haddock & Jarlsberg gratin

Make this cheesy haddock gratin ahead and freeze for busy days. It’s ideal for the Christmas period when you have guests over – simply defrost overnight

Cranberry & orange madeleines

Get into the Christmas spirit with these lovely cranberry and orange madeleines. They’re delicious served warm straight from the oven with crème fraîche

Clementine mock mojito

Enjoy this mock clementine mojito as a non-alcoholic option at a party. With clementine, orange blossom water and sparkling water, it’s fabulously refreshing

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