No-stress gravy

Take the stress out of Christmas dinner prep with our easy five-ingredient gravy. Prep it on the day or make ahead and keep in the freezer until needed

Christmas dinner Wellington

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Mix up your festive main with this fabulous Christmas dinner Wellington. A make-ahead meal in one, it incorporates stuffing and cranberry sauce, so all you need to think about on the big day is the veg and gravy

Easy roast chicken

Make our easy roast chicken as a feast for the family at the weekend. Serve this Sunday lunch favourite with seasonal veg, roast potatoes and gravy

Arroz al horno (baked rice)

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Combine pork belly, black pudding and bacon lardons in this Spanish rice dish. Meaty and filling, it feeds eight with little effort and is perfect for a cold night

Chip shop curry sauce

A homemade chip shop curry sauce will rival that of any takeaway – and it's not just for chips. You could use it to make katsu curry

Creamy chicken, squash & pecan pasta

This crowd-pleasing pasta is easy to make, healthy and satisfying with squash providing 1 of your 5-a-day and pecans stirred through, which add a nice crunch

Cavolo nero, meatball & cannellini soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This moreish, filling soup is so satisfying, and ready in just 40 minutes. Make a big batch and keep it in the freezer for busy nights

Hunter’s chicken

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

What could be more comforting than chicken breasts wrapped in bacon with BBQ sauce and cheese? Serve this easy chicken dish with mash or roast potatoes

Healthy gravy

Serve this healthy, low-fat gravy with Sunday lunch, bangers and mash, or even with turkey on Christmas Day. It can be frozen, too, if you want to make it ahead

Slow cooker butter chicken

Try this slow cooker butter chicken curry and make a sure-fire family favourite. It has a creamy, lightly spiced tomato sauce, and juicy chunks of chicken

Next level turkey & ham pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Use up the Christmas leftovers to make this hearty, deep-filled turkey and ham pie. You could use shop-bought pastry but nothing beats homemade

Slow cooker chicken tikka masala

Get this chicken tikka masala cooking in the morning and have dinner waiting for you when you get in – it’s perfect for a cold winter evening