Malted milk melting snowman cake

Everyone loves a white Christmas and this snowman cake conjures up that festive feeling. Kids can help decorate with buttons, icing and chocolate sticks

Roast mackerel with beet & spelt salad

This recipe ticks so many health boxes yet still feels like a treat. It's rich in folate, fibre, iron and omega-3. Roasting whole fish on the bone retains flavour, but if you'd rather use fillets, they'll roast or grill in just 10 minutes

Persian pilaf & roasted root loaves

These vibrant individual pistachio nut roasts with honeyed pomegranate and harissa tomato sauce can also be made as one impressive centrepiece loaf

Curried tofu wraps

This spicy vegan supper is big on taste. It's simple to make and packed with chunky tandoori-spiced tofu on a cool mint, yogurt and red cabbage relish

Mint-choc mousse

This reduced-sugar dessert has a light mousse texture, a refreshing hint of mint and rich chocolate finish all at once – the perfect after dinner treat

Baba ganoush & sesame crackers

This intense, smoky aubergine dip is ideal for a party platter with plenty of crackers for serial munchers. The blackened skins add depth of flavour

Sweet potato and kale crisps with garlicky dip

Bake up some bulk batches of these super easy sweet potato crisps for party goers to nibble on and pair with our addictive and creamy garlic dip

Cauliflower cakes with green yogurt sauce

The taste of cauliflower shines through in these baked vegetable cakes served with our zingy yogurt sauce for dipping. Great for grazing party guests

Festive celeriac koshari

This gorgeous veggie side dish with spiced celeriac has its roots in Egypt, where it’s sold as street food. Ideal for bringing to a festive gathering

Tzatziki

This fresh and simple Greek dip is perfect served with toasted pitta bread for a party platter or served with slow roast lamb

Elderberry & almond pie

This is the perfect autumnal pie for a family dessert. Serve with a dollop of fresh cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent slice of the season

Lamb & cranberry tagine

This is a fragrant onepot that lets your oven do all the hard work. If you’re Christmas entertaining, serve up this succulent lamb with couscous and yogurt