Orzo & chickpea soup

Rustle up this healthy, low-fat, low-calorie soup with orzo, chickpeas, veg and a can of chopped tomatoes. Top with grated parmesan to serve

Miso lentil & cabbage soup

Make a filling soup with the help of green lentils, pancetta, white cabbage and mushrooms, along with miso flavours. It packs in three of your 5-a-day

Black bean & tortilla soup

Make the most of any tins of black beans in your cupboards and make this easy and satisfying soup. Serve with coriander, avocado, feta and pumpkin seeds

Gingerbread tres leches cake

Give this Mexican-inspired cake a festive twist using ginger and cinnamon. The cake is soaked in a trio of sweetened milks, then topped with whipped cream

Air-fryer mince pies

Save energy and effort and make these mince pies with the help of an air fryer. Keep replenishing your cake tin with a batch over the festive period

Broccoli quiche

Thinly slice this tart to serve as an elegant Christmas starter alongside a fresh salad, or cut into generous pieces for a Boxing Day buffet

Brussels sprouts winter salad with clementine dressing

Sprouts aren’t just for Christmas! Combined with zesty flavours, they bring freshness and a satisfying bite to this winter veggie salad

Burnt lemon & thyme butter turkey crown

Char the cut sides of the lemons in this dish to add a smoky note that transforms the flavour of the turkey. It helps keep the lean breast meat succulent too

Frosted pinecone cake

Create this stunning bake for the Christmas table. Decorated with almond pinecones, it’s a perfect centrepiece if you aren’t a fan of traditional fruitcake

Croissant bread sauce

Don’t waste stale croissants from Christmas morning – use them to make a rich bread sauce. For total indulgence, finish with a knob of butter to melt over the top