Vegan gingerbread people

Switch the butter for coconut oil, eggs for chia and use chickpea water in royal icing to make these easy, totally vegan Christmas gingerbread biscuits

Bacon chapati

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A twist on the classic bacon sandwich, with chapati bread, sprigs of fresh coriander, a dollop of creamy Greek yogurt and your finest mango chutney

Mulled pomegranate juice

Look after all of your party guests, including the ones who aren't drinking with this simple, non-alcoholic Christmas-spiced fruit juice served warm 

Sesame noodles with leeks & sprouts

This all-in-one vegetarian supper is a combo of wheat and carrot noodles with a gingery mix of nuts and seeds. Easy and filling, it's a midweek quick fix

Feta-stuffed mushrooms with mustard slaw

This healthy vegetarian supper has it all: meaty mushrooms, crumbly feta, a simple slaw and it's 3 of your 5-a-day. It's packed with wholegrain goodness too

Seeded wholemeal soda bread

Shop-bought bread can be loaded with salt, sugar and preservatives, so try making your own for a healthier loaf. It takes only 10 minutes to prepare

Easy bibimbap

A Korean rice bowl packed with goodies – sliced steak, fried egg, spinach, carrot and toasted sesame seeds, plus gochujang or sriracha for a chilli kick

Turkey schnitzel with rocket & pomegranate salad

Using lean turkey and fragrant almonds in the crust makes this great-tasting, speedy schnitzel an easy midweek meal for one that's a little bit more virtuous

Quick salmon, preserved lemon & olive pilaf

Looking for a quick salmon dish rich in omega-3? This wholesome brown rice pilaf is inspired by Middle Eastern flavours and takes a handful of ingredients

Buttermilk caramel puddings

A foolproof make-ahead spin on a crème caramel, using just five ingredients. The perfect winter dinner party dessert for those with a sweet tooth

Gravadlax kit

With everything they’ll need to cure their own salmon Scandi-style, this homemade Christmas kit will make an inspired gift for any keen cook

Crunchy almond panettone French toast

If you're wondering what to do with your panettone leftovers, we've got the answer. It makes wonderful French toast as well as bread & butter pudding