Porridge with beetroot, apple & cranberry compote & toasted hazelnuts

Finish creamy oats with a subtly spiced, fruity topping of cinnamon, cardamom and maple syrup for a warming breakfast or weekend brunch

Manakeesh

Fill flatbreads with a za'atar dressing and salty feta, then griddle until toasted for a delicious brunch or light lunch packed with Middle Eastern flavours

Brioche French toast with bacon, banana & maple syrup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This indulgent weekend brunch combines salty bacon with sweet, maple-syrup-soaked brioche for a special breakfast to savour

Sautéed potatoes with bacon lardons & persillade

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This fabulous French side dish of pan-fried potatoes and salty smoked bacon is finished with garlic and herbs, and pairs perfectly with roast meats and poultry

Braised chestnuts, apples & Brussels sprouts

Spruce up your sprouts with pan-fried apples and sweet, melting chestnuts to give this classic Christmas side dish a delicious French twist

Chickpea & nut burgers with sweet potato chips

These veggie burgers taste delicious hot or cold. Roll into small balls, making them into falafel if you prefer

Tarte tatin

Dark and sticky caramel, sweet apples and crisp pastry combine to make this heavenly French dessert, and with Raymond Blanc's recipe you can make it to perfection every time

Marzipan-in-the-middle bundt cake

Half-cake, half-stollen, this last-minute Christmas bake doesn't need to mature, and is bursting with festive flavours, mixed spice, dried fruit and nuts

Stollen sour

Sweet and sophisticated, this spiced cocktail with amaretto and Madeira makes a perfect Christmas party drink, topped with a festive dried fruit cocktail stick

Roast roots with goat’s cheese & spinach

This easy, one-tray vegetarian lunch is packed with naturally sweet vegetables to help keep sugar-cravings at bay