• Mincemeat, apple & marzipan wreath

    Mincemeat, apple & marzipan wreath

    This festive bake can be served warm with thick cream or custard as dessert or, once cool, slice into wedges and serve with a cup of tea

    Easy
  • Super-simple fruitcake

    Super-simple fruitcake

    This easy fruit cake by one of our younger readers, Bree Hamilton, is simple, uses storecupboard ingredients and is perfect for a quick winter pick-me-up

    Easy
  • Chicken & kumquat salad

    Chicken & kumquat salad

    This seasonal salad is super zingy and fresh. Use finely chopped lemon peel if you can't find kumquats

    Easy
  • Mulled red

    Mulled red

    Serve up wintery mulled red– with this classic recipe

    Easy
  • Pan puris

    Pan puris

    This deep-fried Indian street food makes a great party snack – crisp rounds of bread filled with chickpeas and potato, drizzled with a herb and spice water

    A challenge
  • Granola baked apples

    Granola baked apples

    The perfect last-minute dessert – this simple warming winter pudding is budget-friendly and delicious served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

    Easy
  • Braised red cabbage

    Braised red cabbage

    Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

    This low-fat Christmas side dish is the perfect sweet-savoury combination. Or try one of our simple twists using preserved lemon, ginger wine and bacon

    Easy
  • Harissa sticky chicken with couscous

    Harissa sticky chicken with couscous

    No chickpeas in the cupboard? Use cannellini or kidney beans in this easy chicken dish with fragrant coriander couscous and a spicy harissa paste glaze

    Easy
  • Turkey piccata

    Turkey piccata

    A healthier version of piccata veal, that's gluten free and dairy-free, cooked in a lemon butter sauce and served with crisp baby roast potatoes

    Easy
  • Mint-choc mousse

    Mint-choc mousse

    This reduced-sugar dessert has a light mousse texture, a refreshing hint of mint and rich chocolate finish all at once – the perfect after dinner treat

    More effort