Roast chicken with grappa

A glamorous, comforting dish which works just as well with white wine if you don’t have grappa

Rösti Bolognese pie

This continental version of a classic cottage pie is a sneaky way of getting children to eat more vegetables

Lemon cheesecake tartlets

This luscious fruit dessert looks like it takes two hours, but it only takes 15 minutes

Mexican chilli bean tortilla

Colourful and delicious – a veggie feast for all the family

Smoky paprika peppers

A great gift for a dinner party host, or just a tasty snack on their own

Jewelled cranberry & juniper red cabbage

This dish is simplicity itself. The sweet-sharp fruit flavours add a bit of drama to the earthy flavour of red cabbage – pair it with your roast turkey

Gravadlax temptation

Delicious potato and fish dish based on a Swedish recipe – made with only five ingredients.

Mixed vegetable tagine

This low fat supper is great served with couscous mixed with a handful of raisins.

Skirlie mash

‘Skirlie’ is a Scottish word for toasted oatmeal, which gives a crunchy texture to mashed potato – try this as a side dish at your Hogmanay celebration

Marinated fig & mozzarella salad

This sourish marinade works really well with sweet figs and creamy mozarella – serve as a main or starter

Honey roasted fig & almond tart

Delicious, sweet and fruity pud, great served with cream or ice cream – make the case with bought pastry

Walnut, date & honey cake

A tea-time treat – packed with sweet honey. A great way to use up those ripe bananas too