• Roast mackerel with beet & spelt salad

    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

    Easy
  • Risotto bowl

    Risotto bowl

    Upgrade the ultimate comfort food, adding deliciously complementary toppings like chunky butternut squash, fried sage leaves and a scattering of hazelnuts

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  • Pan puris

    Pan puris

    This deep-fried Indian street food makes a great party snack – crisp rounds of bread filled with chickpeas and potato, drizzled with a herb and spice water

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  • Persian pilaf & roasted root loaves

    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

    A challenge
  • Teriyaki salmon with sesame pak choi

    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

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  • Parsnip, mushroom & barley wreath

    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

    A challenge
  • Apple & clementine Bircher

    Apple & clementine Bircher

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

    Easy
  • Broccoli, gruyère & chorizo soup

    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

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  • Mint-choc mousse

    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

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  • Baba ganoush & sesame crackers

    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

    Easy
  • Festive celeriac koshari

    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

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