Aromatic prawn & cashew curry

Garam masala provides the base spice for this creamy fish curry with nuts, green chilli and a tomato yogurt sauce

Lighter fish chowder

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A healthier version of the classic American soup that uses salmon and pollack, plus fat-trimmed prosciutto and half-fat crème fraîche

Speedy green chicken curry

The definition of curry in a hurry, try this fragrant Thai spice-pot with chicken, green beans, basil and basmati rice

Sort-of Scotch broth

An alternative take on the Highland soup with stewed lamb, cabbage and pearl barley

Simnel cherry tart

This teatime treat is a cross between a fruity spring-like Simnel cake and a Bakewell tart – great with a cuppa

Noodle broth with Thai flavours

A spicy, nourishing soup packed full of vegetables and Asian flavours – rice noodles help keep the fat and calories low

Pea & new potato curry

A low-fat and low-calorie vegetable curry that's made with Madras spice and yogurt

Plum pudding

A traditional, long-life Christmas plum pudding that’s deliciously dark, rich and fruity

Snow-topped holly cakes

This square Christmas cake is cut into two loaf-shaped cakes, so you can give one to a friend

Pecan toffee cake

Indulge in this gorgeously nutty cake for dessert, then serve the leftovers as you would Christmas cake to whoever pops by

Cajun chicken gumbo

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
An authentic Louisiana casserole with Creole spices, veggies, ham and a rich sauce – a one pot-with bite

Simmer-&-stir Christmas cake

An easy-to-make alternative to traditional Christmas cakes which requires no beating