Smoky paprika peppers

A great gift for a dinner party host, or just a tasty snack on their own

Jewelled cranberry & juniper red cabbage

This dish is simplicity itself. The sweet-sharp fruit flavours add a bit of drama to the earthy flavour of red cabbage – pair it with your roast turkey

Gravadlax temptation

Delicious potato and fish dish based on a Swedish recipe – made with only five ingredients.

Mixed vegetable tagine

This low fat supper is great served with couscous mixed with a handful of raisins.

Skirlie mash

‘Skirlie’ is a Scottish word for toasted oatmeal, which gives a crunchy texture to mashed potato – try this as a side dish at your Hogmanay celebration

Marinated fig & mozzarella salad

This sourish marinade works really well with sweet figs and creamy mozarella – serve as a main or starter

Honey roasted fig & almond tart

Delicious, sweet and fruity pud, great served with cream or ice cream – make the case with bought pastry

Walnut, date & honey cake

A tea-time treat – packed with sweet honey. A great way to use up those ripe bananas too

Nasi goreng with coconut prawns