Burnt sprouts with pomegranate & sesame

Add a deliciously different side dish to your Christmas dinner spread with these pan-fried Brussels sprouts and juicy pomegranate seeds, drizzled with pomegranate molasses

Moroccan-spiced turkey pie

Transform leftover turkey in this spiced filo pastry parcel, inspired by a Moroccan pastilla – a perfect main course for Boxing Day

Spiced salmon coulibiac

This make-ahead main of pastry-wrapped fish and rice is an extra-special way to serve seafood for a dinner party, spiced with cardamom, cloves and chilli

Black & white rice salad with cumin-roasted butternut squash

This vibrant Persian side salad is studded with dried fruit, nuts and seeds and finished with crumbled feta – ideal to take along to a Christmas buffet

Clementine poppy seed loaf

This easy, zesty loaf cake makes a lighter festive alternative to traditionally dense fruitcakes – pipe the icing and add candied peel to add a touch of Christmas sparkle

Chinon apple tarts

These little French tarts are wonderfully buttery and crisp, glazed with a red wine jelly – the perfect end to a special supper for two

Red wine jelly

This rich preserve is delicious in baking, spread on toast or served with cold meats over the festive season

Roast squash & kale salad with orange dressing

Oven-roasted butternut squash pairs beautifully with pomegranate seeds and crumbled feta in this nutritious lunch or dinner

Spiced aubergine bake

This is vegan comfort food at its best – layer up slices of aubergine with a spicy coconut milk and tomato sauce for a hearty, warming meal

Quick lemon gravadlax

This speedy, zesty version of the Swedish classic cuts the curing time to 30 minutes and makes a special starter for two

Lamb meatballs with watercress dressing

Lamb mince gets a makeover in this fresh and colourful couscous dish with feta, mint and pomegranate

Lasagne recipe kit

Package up a homemade lasagne kit to give as a gift to those who need a culinary confidence boost or keen cooks who need a break from the kitchen