Tamarind chickpeas

Tamarind and fennel seeds complement each other in this vegetarian dish from Uttar Pradesh

One-pan prawn & tomato curry

This spicy, low-fat curry is sure to become a favourite. Swap the prawns for chunks of white fish or chicken to vary it

Chicory, pomegranate & feta salad

A no-cook, zingy vegetarian salad to serve alongside winter dishes

Roast chicken with butternut squash, chorizo & chilli

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Add some punchy Spanish flavours to your Sunday roast – plus try Sara’s ideas for using up the leftovers throughout the week

Sherry & almond Christmas cake

Packed with
almonds, both ground and whole, and fed with raisiny PX sherry, this is
intensely fruity – but not overly rich

Stilton & poppy seed sablés

Sablé is French for sandy, which explains the crumbly texture of these pastries – given extra crunch by the addition of polenta

Prawn, pomegranate & grapefruit salad

Bypass bread croutons and a heavy cream dressing and instead serve up a crispy, fruity salad with shellfish

Red onion & Indian-spiced hummus

A hummus is a perfect starter for sharing. This one is spiked with gentle spices, guaranteed to rouse the senses

Pickled red cabbage

A colourful accompaniment to cheese or meat, this infused pickle can also be jarred and given as a gift

Slow-roast lamb with cinnamon, fennel & citrus

For lamb that will melt in your mouth and surprise your palate, follow Sarah Cook's easy recipe

Easy vanilla marzipan

It’s worth having a go at making your own marzipan to cover your Christmas cake – and you can experiment with adding different flavours

Tropical treat

Kick start your day with a fruit and nut muesli treat