This stunning vegan centrepiece will knock the socks off your Christmas guests, whether they're vegan, veggie or meat eaters.
This showstopper roasted veg toad-in-the-hole is made with gluten-free flour for an impressive gluten-free and vegetarian Christmas dinner
Try something new with turkey this Christmas. Our festive meatloaf is made using turkey mince and is topped with a herby mushroom sauce and crispy sage leaves. Try this as a great gluten-free centrepiece.
Try this delicious meaty starter for your next dinner party or festive feast. Quick-cooked minute steaks are wrapped around a roasted vegetable filling to create gorgeous little parcels your guests will love. Serve with a simple salad garnish for an easy,
Sprouts are undeniably a Christmas classic and are the star ingredient in this tasty Boxing Day recipe
Brighten up your Christmas table with a centrepiece salad that pairs peppery rocket, seasonal chicory and sweet apple.
Take party dips to a whole new level with this readymade guacamole and smoky, sweet and spicy bacon topping. Finish with coriander leaves and fine red chilli slices, if you like, and serve with tortilla chips, crudités or whatever takes your fancy. Dip in!
It's always nice to have some hot food to serve at a party and these cheesy baby potatoes are so tasty and easy, not to mention affordable if you're feeding a crowd. Offer with a tangy, citrussy cranberry sauce for dipping.
Indian meets Italian for this tasty party nibble – made with naan bread, Bombay potatoes and Cheddar cheese these bitesize pizzas will disappear in no time
These mini salmon bites are flavoured with crème fraîche and wasabi for a fiery kick.
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.