Granny Cook’s Christmas pud

If you prefer a lighter, fruity Christmas pudding, share Sarah Cook’s family recipe, which makes three sizes of pud

Chocolate fruitcake

If anyone in your family isn’t keen on traditional fruitcake, this might be the compromise you’ve been looking for

Chicken enchiladas

Mildly spicy and satisfying, these easy enchiladas stuffed with refried beans, onion and red pepper will be popular with the whole family

Chicken with saffron, raisins & pine nuts

This full-flavoured Spanish dish is great for the family
or entertaining friends midweek

Mini meatloaves

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
An updated retro favourite that makes a cheap and easy family meal

Really useful roast chicken

This succulent all-purpose roast can be enjoyed with trimmings on Sunday or used as the basis for other satisfying meals

Quick braised cabbage with pancetta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
If you don’t fancy Brussels Sprouts at Christmas opt instead for family-friendly Savoy cabbage

Teriyaki chicken meatballs with rice & greens

Try a family supper with a difference with these chicken patties served in a sweet Japanese sauce and basmati

Refreshing lychee & lime sorbet

Turn a can of lychees into a no-fat fragrant dessert. A perfect ending to many meals

Mango, lime & blackberry bombe

Wow family and friends with this spectacular pudding – a true treat for summer

Fried eggs with rosemary sautéed potatoes

A tasty twist on the family’s favourite fried eggs

Mexican chilli bean tortilla

Colourful and delicious – a veggie feast for all the family