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Upgrade your sausage rolls with these spicy bites featuring punchy 'nduja paste and served with a fragrant and creamy dip. Fab for picnics or a super summer spread.
These dark and dramatic mince pies are inspired by that vintage classic the Black Forest gateau: they make a thoughtful and very tasty gift.
Parsnips, carrots, leeks and sweet potato all combine in this hearty beef and root vegetable hotpot recipe.
With a gooey, oozy centre, this veggie main is absolutely perfect for any celebratory occasion. And you can make it ahead and freeze until the big day.
Cosy and comforting, this stew of chorizo, potatoes, cannellini beans and kale is sure to be a midweek winner
Risotto is a wonderfully versatile dish – this gluten- and meat-free version channels the nutty flavours of a classic Italian porcini mushroom risotto but with a tasty Greek feta twist.
Make a lasagne in a pinch with this super dish that cuts down on effort, but not on flavour
Packed with crispy fish fingers and a flavourful katsu-inspired sauce, these wraps are great as a tasty lunch or light dinner.
An easy veggie lasagne recipe that doesn't compromise on taste
Slow-cookers aren’t just for winter! Try this recipe for pulled pork souvlaki flatbreads, with tzatziki and slaw.
Delicious chicken and vegetable soup
Transform leftover roast chicken with this comforting chicken soup recipe. With creamy coconut milk, a touch of spice and plenty of veg, this easy soup recipe is the perfect winter warmer.
This warmly spiced enchilada sauce is a versatile recipe that can be frozen and defrosted whenever you need it
Bring the taste of North Africa to your midweek dinners with this fragrant spiced tagine
Hearty and full of flavour, this deliciously wholesome stew is a surefire crowd-pleaser. Slow-cooked for beef that simply falls apart and topped with doughy Stilton dumplings - cold winter evenings were made for meals like this
This French classic is usually made with salmon but we've decided to give it a twist, let us know what you think
Kids will love the bright pink of the raspberry drizzle icing on this lemony cake. They can spoon however much of the icing they like onto the warm sponge as it cools.
A great way to make the most of the freshest green spring asparagus, this quiche has a crisp pastry base and a creamy filling made from asparagus, eggs, cream and gruyere or parmesan cheese. Make it for friends or take it on a picnic.
Comfort food gets a vegan twist with this roasted red pepper lasagne
A hearty carrot soup with a creamy korma twist
Make mash extra-special with buttery-soft leeks, Cheddar cheese and flat-leaf parsley. It's the perfect side dish to a roast or stew.
A fruity, creamy traybake recipe using blonde chocolate
Sweet and sticky chicken thighs are coated in a soy and honey sauce. Serve with green rice, made with broccoli, peas and coriander. Finish off with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and grab a fork.
A filling meat-free version of that family favourite, lasagne. Bursting with veggies and a rich Bechame sauce, this is the perfect comfort food and can be prepared in advance so all you have to do is shove it in the oven.
A meat and potato pie is one of life's greatest comfort foods. This easy-to-prepare and cost-effective minced meat version is a perfect winter warmer with sun-dried tomatoes adding a flavoursome boost.
This creamy, yogurt-based sauce is a delicious marinade for juicy, slow-cooked pieces of chicken and is best served with rice and naan bread
Make something different this Christmas with cookery writer and food blogger, Zuza Zak's Makowiec – a Polish and Slavic poppy seed cake. Zuza says: "Makowiec is a much-loved cake because you can play around with the filling – some add candied orange peel, others chopped dried apricots. I’ve gone for a simple version – the filling is smooth and easy to work with."
Chef, author and TV presenter, Kwoklyn Wan shares his simple, yet totally delicious twist on sesame prawn toast. Kwoklyn says: "Christmas is a time for sharing, and a plate stacked high with glistening, golden sesame chicken toasts is the perfect festive finger food for a gathering."
Cook this braised red cabbage ahead of time to intensify flavours. This festive side is easy to prepare and can be frozen ahead of time, simply reheat on the day!
Everything you love about cottage pie, but with plenty of hidden veg and the addition of green lentils to make this family favourite more nutritious and just as delicious! Prep this in advance and freeze, then you'll have a brilliantly balanced midweek meal for busy days, just add fresh spring greens to serve.