A festive bake that everyone can enjoy, these vegan scones are gluten-free and dairy-free. We love them served with a dollop of fruity compote and creamy coconut yogurt on the side.
Impress your guests at your next drinks party with these fabulous Asian-inspired pork canapés: everyone will be coming back for seconds, guaranteed.
Satisfyingly simple, guests will love these poppadom bites, topped with turmeric and tikka-spiced paneer and spinach, and garnished with mustard seeds and a little sliced red chilli
Add some Thai-inspired flavours to your Christmas party with these simple mini crab cakes, served with a tangy lime and sweet chilli sauce. Totally dairy- and gluten-free, these use tinned crab loaded with chilli, ginger and coriander for a quick canapé.
This bright and colourful houmous board is spiced with hot maple syrup. Serve with crunchy crudités for dipping at your next Christmas party.
Channel all of the flavours of a classic cheeseboard in with these festive Brie canapés
Whatever your thoughts on Brussels sprouts (personally, we love them!), this indulgent festive recipe is sure to turn everyone into a fan. Here, the delightful crunch of the sprouts is enhanced by the umami flavours of the bacon and sweet chestnuts.
If you're having a burger night, try these spicy parsnip shoestring fries as an alternative to chips. Thinly sliced and twice fried in sunflower oil, the parsnips crisp up beautifully whilst retaining their sweetness. Sprinkle with paprika and celery salt before serving.
Roast parsnips aren't just for Christmas. Tossed with grated parmesan and thyme, these are a unique and welcome accompaniment to your favourite roast dinner. For veggie guests, make sure you use vegetarian parmesan.
Give your boring old sandwich a classic French open sandwich twist with the beef and asparagus open-faced sandwich. A match made in heaven
An elegant starter or side, making the most of the season's juicy figs.
If you're willing to make it from scratch, gluten-free sausagemeat stuffing is at your finger tips.
Hot smoked salmon and cream cheese is a marriage made in brunch heaven. Rustle up this gorgeous frittata in less than half an hour for a healthy, hearty dish that is as perfect for lazy weekend mornings as it is for breakfast on the go.
These simple roll-ups make for a quick and easy canapé to get your guests in the Christmas spirit
Harissa paste is a versatile ingredient, adding spicy oompf to many a dish. For this light-lunch or brunch, it is smeared over a rolled beef rib before roasting. Serve with a beetroot and cherry tomato salad and plenty of crusty bread.
This golden turkey centrepiece will not fail to impress on Christmas day. Not only is the meat succulent and tender, but the pistachio stuffing lends an earthy, nutty flavour and the citrus butter brings a velvety zing
Supersize the classic prawn cocktail to this platter to start off your Christmas feast
Add a tropical twist to your Christmas celebrations with these pineapple skewers
These sage and onion-flavoured stuffing burgers use lean turkey mince for a lighter take on a burger. We’ve swerved the bun and chips too, and served them with cranberry sauce for dipping in. Just pick whatever veg you want alongside.
An ideal way to use up leftover sprouts – this quick, easy and healthy stir fry packs a fragrant blend of spices, the salty-sweetness of soy and honey, and the fresh vibrancy of carrot and leek
Get into the holiday spirit and shake up this festive mocktail, full of Christmassy flavours.
Using these versatile spuds, create a twist on the classic potato side dish, by adding aromatic fennel, rosemary and garlic to create crispy golden roasties. The ideal accompaniment to your favourite Sunday roast.
Making your own red cabbage is super-easy and super-quick – plus the results are delicious! All the ingredients cook in one pot (you add the cranberries half an hour before the end), while the ground ginger and red wine vinegar give it a lovely kick.
These spicy tostadas are made to be enjoyed as canapés with cocktails. Prawn, avocado, red chilli, coriander and lime combine for a Mexican flavour sensation. Be sure to leave enough time for marinating.
Brussels sprouts are not just for Christmas. A super-tasty side dish for meat, fish and veggie mains, this Brussels sprouts recipe has gorgeous lemony, chilli flavours – a lovely complement to the nutty, earthy flavours of the sprout.
For speedy, perfect roast potatoes try this recipe, using smaller, baby new potatoes and goose fat. They cook in less than half an hour, leaving you more time to attend to the other all important roast trimmings.
Upgrade your Saturday morning bacon and eggs with this quick and easy recipe. This dish calls for microwave long grain rice, cutting out a lot of prep time. Cayenne pepper adds a lovely kick. Scatter fresh parsley over before serving.
This simple but impressive pasta dish combines caramelised onions and butternut squash with crispy almonds and sweet balsamic vinegar. The bright colours swirled through tagliatelle mean it's a bit of a looker, making it a great dinner party recipe.
If you have bowl of brussel sprouts, languishing untouched after a roast, help is at hand with this recipe for bubble and squeak. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, the leftovers are mashed and mixed with flour and potatoes, shaped into patties, then fried in butter.
This a great Christmas present idea for the foodie in your life. Plus it's quick to make. Red onion, red pepper, cauliflower and cucumber are coated in the garlicky, mustardy sauce and pickled together for a riot of colour and flavour.