Make-ahead Prosecco & wild mushroom gravy

Add some sparkle to this rich gravy in the form of a dash of Prosecco, to intensify the flavour. Get ahead of the game and make your gravy in advance

Beetroot & squash Wellingtons with kale pesto

Put some welly in your Christmas dinner. Make these vegan Wellingtons ahead of time for a less stressed Christmas dinner. Even the meat eaters will love them!

Mirror glaze mousse cake

Our show stopping lemon dessert with mirror glaze finish deserves to be the centrepiece of any dinner table

Elderberry & almond pie

This is the perfect autumnal pie for a family dessert. Serve with a dollop of fresh cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent slice of the season

Pomegranate-braised pork belly

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Christmassy spices and tender pork combined with the tart flavours of pomegranate and lemon make this a fabulously warming winter main course

Orecchiette with cavolo nero, anchovies & pangrattato

Pangrattato – toasted, crunchy breadcrumbs – add texture to this festive pasta dish. Serve them at the table to ensure they're at peak crispness

Brined roast turkey crown & confit legs

Always wanted to know how to get your turkey breast succulent, and the leg meat falling off the bone? Dry-brining tenderises and adds lots of flavour

Persimmon & membrillo galette

Persimmons, also known as Sharon fruits, have a honeyed flavour that pairs well with sweet quince paste in our simple winter dessert, perfect for Christmas

Roasted vegetable quinoa salad with griddled halloumi

A cheese and grain salad with vibrant roast beetroot, squash and red onion. It tastes as good as it looks, plus it's 3 of your 5-a-day

Berry almond Bakewell

Crisp pastry, sweet raspberries and a nutty frangipane filling make this a lovely dinner party dessert or weekend treat. No one will guess it's low in sugar

Crispy Jerusalem artichokes with roasted garlic & rosemary

The unusual savoury tang of Jerusalem artichokes works well with the wild flavours of game. This dish is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, just how we like it

Pheasant meatballs with orzo

If you've got leftover pheasant to use, this dish makes the most of a modest amount and is a great weeknight supper