Dazzling beetroot-cured salmon

This salmon needs to be made at least three days ahead, which means very little work to do on Christmas day

Beetroot & mint dip

A healthy and vibrant dip, flavoured with nigella seeds and cumin to serve with crudites or flatbreads – it works well in lunchboxes too

Minty lamb with warm veg salad

Pair lamb with homemade mint sauce for a bit of zing – or make it veggie and use halloumi instead

Super-quick Scandi supper

Whip up this stylish, Scandinavian platter and let your friends help themselves

Griddled halloumi with beetroot & orange

This simple salad is refreshing and light. It's great with mackerel too

Beetroot hummus with crisp pittas

Think hummus means just chickpeas? Think again – you can make a gorgeous beetroot version

Creamy beetroot curry

Try an original approach to serving thickly sliced beetroot by combining with Madras spices, mustard seeds and green chilli

Beet & caramelised onion tart

A great make-ahead vegetarian main that is much easier than it looks, from Trill Farm in Devon

Zesty beetroot with watercress

Add a splash of vibrant colour to a midweek meal with this unusual side salad

Crunchy feta & mint salad

Perfect for a healthy lunch – add toasted almonds or walnuts for extra crunch

Smoked mackerel & beetroot toast topper

A slice of toasted bread makes for a satisfying supper when topped with fish, herby soured cream and sweet beetroot

Herby lamb burgers with beetroot mayo

Lamb and mint is a classic flavour combination, made even better with contrasting beetroot relish