Cauliflower vinaigrette

Forget memories of mushy cauliflower from school. This punchy salad goes brilliantly with cold meats

Vegetable tagine with almond & chickpea couscous

A take on a traditional Moroccan dish, this quick tagine will have you thinking of Arabian nights

Simple seafood platter

Raid your local fishmongers for a selection to suit your budget and you have an instant impressive starter

Shimmering forest cake

Get the kids to help create this winter wonderland – just make sure you have enough Smarties to nibble on!

Rudolph’s snowball carrot muffins

Get the children to create their own Christmas magic with these fluffy muffins, perfect for Rudolph and Santa

New potato & smoked haddock crush

New potatoes are usually treated as a side dish, but crushing them with smoky fish turns them into a delicious starter or lunch

Classic winter fruitcake

This festive icing is easy to use, looks amazing and makes a lighter end to a meal. The perfect centrepiece for Christmas tea

Green goddess salad

A fresh green salad to accompany any meal – and it counts as one of your 5 a day too

Cherry cheesecake slice

An impressive looking dessert that is easy to serve – perfect for dinner parties and occasions

Strawberry cheesecake crunchies

A wonderful fuss-free dinner party dessert