Christmas ceviche with guacamole

The sweetness of smoked salmon gives ceviche a new, festive spin. Scoop into both dips together, getting some of the creamy guac and spicy piquant ceviche

Smoked cheese in blankets

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Jazz up your Christmas buffet table with these smoky cheese bites, wrapped in pancetta with sprigs of rosemary. Serve golden, crispy and piping hot

Roasted aubergine & tomato curry

Slightly sweet with added richness from the coconut milk, this simple vegan curry is a winner. It's also freezable if you need a quick midweek fix

Beef & swede casserole

This gluten and dairy free casserole is hearty and comforting, packed with chunky meat and veg. Simple to prepare, serve up with seasonal greens

One-pot chicken & mushroom risotto

Risotto is the ultimate one-pot winter supper – the perfect vehicle for letting simple, comforting ingredients shine. Scatter on cheese and parsley to serve

Apple crumble sundae

Ready in no time, this simple budget sundae will satisfy any midweek sweet cravings. If you're looking for a pudding you can whip up in a flash, this is it

Lamb scouse

This Liverpudlian dish is similar to an Irish stew, with tender lamb and slow cooked veg. It's a real winter warmer and counts as 2 of your 5 a day

Vegan lemon cheesecake

An easy no-cook cheesecake that's dairy-free and gluten-free with just a little agave syrup to sweeten. A lusciously lemony vegan dessert the family will love

Buffalo chicken

These spicy wings are ideal party food for any celebration. The chicken is brined to make it extra juicy and the smoky sweetness of the sauce adds heat 

Cauli-kale sausage bake

This cheap, crowd-pleasing meal is easy, hearty fare. This needs hardly any prep and it's pure comfort food, with a good helping of veg and hot bubbling cheese