Plum pudding

A traditional, long-life Christmas plum pudding that’s deliciously dark, rich and fruity

Family meals: Chicken & veg casserole

A Spanish-style one-pot stew flavoured with paprika and cumin that'll be a hit with children and adults alike

Jazzed-up parsnip mash

Sweet root vegetables given a spicy boost

Vegetarian casserole

A Mediterranean one-pot stew with peppers, courgettes, lentils, sweet smoked paprika and thyme

Classic pancakes

You can use this foolproof classic batter recipe to create a base for sweet or savoury pancakes

Sag aloo

Nutritious spinach makes the base for this traditional, healthy Indian side dish, combined with potato and spices

Smoky beef stew

Enjoy this simple stew for dinner, then pack into boxes to keep you going for lunches

Herb & spice paneer fritters

These Indian cheese fritters make a tasty starter, or serve as a main with rice and fresh veg

Smoked salmon & avocado terrines

A light, elegant make-ahead starter to ease you into the Christmas Day blow-out, or to kick off a dinner party menu

Austrian hash

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Known as gröstl, this is bacon, onion and potato fry-up is a real hunger-stopper and great served with fried egg

Spiced vegetable biryani

This simple vegetarian curry, full of fresh Indian flavours, is quick to make and cooks in a single pot

Crunchy beetroot slaw with grilled chicken

This sweet, earthy salad makes a great healthy accompaniment to chicken or salmon