Crispy sage & lemon roast chicken

Rub salt into the skin of the roast chicken and leave it overnight for a lovely crisp finish. Chicken and sage are a classic pairing for this Christmas main

Taleggio & tarragon cauliflower cheese

Enjoy this extra-indulgent take on cauliflower cheese, with three different cheeses and tarragon. It’s the perfect side dish in a Christmas feast

Chocolate orange babka

Make a chocolate orange babka for a showstopping treat at Christmas. Babka is an enriched bread dough usually made in a loaf tin, but we’ve shaped it as a wreath

Non-alcoholic eggnog

Kick-start your Christmas with eggnog, a classic creamy cocktail. This version is alcohol-free, but still has all the indulgence of the original

Macaroni cheese lasagne

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Feeling a bit fuzzy or need some comfort? Mac ‘n’ cheese and lasagne are sure to do the trick – and here we’ve combined them for the ultimate indulgent dish

Indian rice pudding (kheer)

Celebrate Diwali with this indulgent slow-cooked Indian rice pudding. Studded with dried fruit, it has a sweetly spiced floral flavour and a lovely creaminess

Gulab jamun

Make one of India’s most cherished festival desserts, gulab jamun. These fried dumplings are scented with cardamom and steeped in rose and saffron syrup

Potato, shredded sprout & chestnut gratin

Enjoy this vegetarian gratin with wintry greens, or as a creamy side dish in a family feast. With sprouts and chestnut, it’s a wonderfully festive dish

Creamy baked cauliflower with almond crumbs

Try our whole baked cauliflower with almonds crumbs for a great veggie centrepiece in a family feast. Crusty garlic bread works nicely alongside

Four-cheese cauliflower gratin

Combine four cheeses – mozzarella, cheddar or gruyère, cream cheese and parmesan – to make this decadent Sunday lunch side. Add truffle oil for luxury

Roast cauliflower cheese pizza

Serve this simple cauliflower cheese pizza alongside plenty of salad for a wholesome meal. It’s a brilliant vegetarian supper the whole family will love

Sharkasiya

Sharkasiya is a rich walnut bread sauce served over chicken and white rice, with Turkish influence. It is a staple in Egyptian households