Curried fishcake bites

Forget calorie-laden party nibbles, these curried fishcake bites are a healthy, low-fat, low-calorie yet flavourful snack to serve at a celebration

Fish pie with pea & dill mash

Make this fish pie as a healthy midweek main. The peas, dill and lemon in the mash add plenty of flavour and contribute to your 5-a-day

Beetroot & rye tartines

If you're keen to rustle up lighter party nibbles for a celebration, these low-calorie beetroot tartines with pastrami or mackerel are ideal

Stuffed saddle of venison with prunes & brioche

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Venison might not be the first meat that comes to mind when choosing a roast, but it gives great results – especially when stuffed with prunes and brioche

Klump

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Try this German-inspired dish, packed with potatoes, bacon, pears and kale. It's a great way to get through leftovers – swap the bacon for ham if preferred

Roasted winter vegetables with smoked mayo

Roast winter vegetables and serve them with a wonderful smoky mayonnaise for a tasty side dish. It's also hearty enough to work as a main

Potatoes & beets with curd, caraway & flaxseed oil

Try this German-inspired side dish of potato and beetroot with cold ham or roast lamb. It also works as a flavour-packed main course in its own right

Coriander & cashew salsa

Liven up your favourite winter soup, for instance, a carrot or parsnip soup, with this fabulous cashew and coriander salsa laced with chilli, lime and spring onion

Cumin-spiced roast chicken with pork & pistachio stuffing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Looking for an alternative to turkey? The lush green pistachio stuffing in this spiced roast chicken is very festive, so it's ideal for Christmas lunch

Roast lamb stuffed with apricot & mint

Take roast lamb to another level with a flavourful apricot and mint stuffing. Great for a Sunday roast, or as an alternative to turkey at Christmas