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

Teriyaki salmon with sesame pak choi

Sweet chilli, honey, sesame oil, mirin and soy combine to make a punchy sauce for fish, Elaine Paige’s dish is a simple and quick midweek meal

Parsnip, mushroom & barley wreath

The perfect vegetarian Christmas or Sunday lunch centrepiece – a low-calorie nut loaf packed with grains, root vegetables, mixed mushrooms, herbs and spice

Chicken tagine with spiced Brussels sprouts & feta

Joe Wicks’ tasty sprout recipe balances earthy, sweet and spicy flavours, using tender chicken thighs, chickpeas and cheese for a hearty festive stew

Apple & clementine Bircher

Apple juice soaked oats with warming cinnamon spice, a scattering of pomegranate seeds and clementine segments – a low-fat festive breakfast

Broccoli, gruyère & chorizo soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

The spicy sausage and 'nutty' cheese in this recipe from reader Diony Van Eeckhout makes a satisfying and creamy soup – a warming treat for cold weather

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

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

Turkish lamb flatbread

Perfect finger food for a party, put out this spiced lamb flatbread, sliced into squares and watch it disappear in minutes

Baked camembert dough ball platter

The ultimate easy-going food for a crowd: a tear-and-share dough ball platter, served with rosemary-spiked gooey cheese, ready for some serious dipping

Christmas pudding cheesecake

Cross a Christmas pudding with a cheesecake and what do you get? A fantastic alternative festive dessert with a crunchy ginger base and creamy filling