Hasselback parsnips with orange & maple syrup

Make parsnips really special for the Christmas dinner table. Sliced hasselback style, they’re flavoured with orange, red wine vinegar and maple syrup

Persian basmati rice chelo (tahdig)

Cook rice the Persian way. The holy grail of Persian cuisine and the centre of every meal, the rice is steamed to achieve elegant, separated grains

Pan-fried sprouts & crunchy chorizo crumbs

Spruce up your Brussels sprouts for the Christmas dinner table by adding crunchy chorizo breadcrumbs. It makes a flavourful side dish in a festive feast

Vegan hot chocolate

Use oat milk to make a seriously creamy hot chocolate. Try it with maple syrup if you prefer it a bit sweeter, or add a touch of spice or vegan marshmallows

Vegan date & chocolate bread & butter pudding

Use soya milk to make this delicious vegan bread pudding. Dates, cinnamon and vanilla all bring sweetness, so you don’t need to add lots of sugar

Jamaican stuffing

Try a spiced stuffing for your Christmas turkey or chicken. This recipe was handed down by Michael’s grandmother, Esme, from Saint Mary in Jamaica

Pork belly with bay, cider & pears

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Roast pork belly with pear cider, bay leaves and pears for an autumnal main course. It’s perfect for a special Sunday lunch for family and friends

Clementine mock mojito

Enjoy this mock clementine mojito as a non-alcoholic option at a party. With clementine, orange blossom water and sparkling water, it’s fabulously refreshing

Cranberry & orange madeleines

Get into the Christmas spirit with these lovely cranberry and orange madeleines. They’re delicious served warm straight from the oven with crème fraîche

Haddock & Jarlsberg gratin

Make this cheesy haddock gratin ahead and freeze for busy days. It’s ideal for the Christmas period when you have guests over – simply defrost overnight