Spiced apple syrup with clementine & cloves

Mix this syrup into hot apple juice or wine for a sweet and fiery burst of Christmas flavour. It's also delicious drizzled over ice cream for dessert

Honeyed almonds with cinnamon, nutmeg and five spice

Roast some almonds for the festive season. They're coated in Christmassy spices but you can also try a Spanish twist by using sweet and smoked paprika instead

Pearl barley, parsnip & preserved lemon tagine

Make this colourful tagine as an easy veggie meal to feed a crowd. With pearl barley, parsnips and sweet potatoes, it's a great winter dish to fill you up

Vegan rainbow spring rolls

Try these colourful vegan spring rolls as canapés for a party, vibrant with fresh veg and juicy mango. Serve with a sweet chilli dipping sauce

Vegan pie

Make this fantastic beetroot, sweet potato, chard and celeriac rainbow-layered pie as a stunning centrepiece for a vegan Christmas or dinner party

Celeriac, hazelnut & truffle soup

Rustle up this healthy vegan celeriac and hazelnut soup as a starter on Christmas Day. Truffle oil adds a bit of luxury, or leave it out for a simple supper on a winter's night

Pear & berry pie

Combine two classic sweets – poached pears and a fruit pie – to make this stunning dessert with a decorative top to impress your dinner guests

Roast spiced duck with plums

If you're looking for an alternative Sunday roast, try this roast spiced duck served with plums. It's the perfect balance of savoury, sweet and sour

Slow cooker shepherd’s pie

Slow-cook shepherd’s pie and you’ll be rewarded with succulent mince. This recipe is also low-fat and low-calorie with three of your five-a-day

Classic prawn ceviche

This classic ‘ceviche de gambas’ (prawns, mango and passionfruit dressing) is perfect for a quick lunch or starter. Packed full of South American flavours, this dish was created by Chef de Cusine Josefinna Vallve at popular Argentinean restaurant, Asado in Palace Downtown.

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Cheat’s gnudi

Transform a bag of spinach with this cheat's gnudi, gnocchi-like dumplings made with cheese instead of potato. You only need four ingredients and 25 minutes

Stuffed jollof chicken with hot peanut & tomato sauce

Spice up your Sunday roast with this African-inspired recipe where the chicken comes with jollof stuffing and a peanut butter and tomato sauce