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Translated as 'half-frozen', Italian semifreddo has a distinctive frozen mousse-like texture, which makes a wonderfully indulgent Christmas dessert. This vegan-friendly version is made with just a handful of ingredients and is ideal for making ahead – just remove from the freezer 15 minutes before decorating and serving.
These are the crispiest roast potatoes, ever! Giving the par-boiled spuds a good shake helps to fluff them up and if you're veggie, see our tip for which fat to roast them in.
Make a batch of this martini to keep in the freezer for Christmas cocktails in a flash. Garnish with fresh or frozen cranberries for a festive touch!
This nut brittle uses just three ingredients and makes a lovely food gift at Christmas or any time of year. Alternatively, make a batch as a fab festive snack – it keeps for two weeks, if it doesn't disappear before!
Shredded sprouts sautéed in butter and thyme and sprinkled with pecorino makes for a special side dish to serve with your Christmas dinner or any Sunday roast. This recipe would also be great tossed through pasta for a quick midweek meal!
Blitz up this easy-prep dip for an impressive addition to your Christmas party food table. With a garlicky, whipped cheese base and a crunchy, salty-sweet walnut topping, it packs a flavour and texture punch!
Turkey legs are a great, cost-effective way of mixing up your Christmas dinner, and this recipe helps you get ahead of time to make the big day as stress free as possible
This is the perfect make-ahead dinner party dessert – rich and indulgent with simple yet effective finishing touches. The fresh fruit, aromatic rosemary and crunchy topping offset the richness of the mousse, and give a subtle restaurant touch. We think it will get guests' seal of approval!
This delicious side dish transforms a pack of cavolo nero (otherwise known as Tuscan kale) into something quite special, with just a few ingredients. You could serve this with your Christmas dinner or any Sunday roast, or toss leftovers through pasta for an easy veggie dinner!
A simple dressing of gin, olive oil and cider vinegar takes roasted beetroot and fennel to new heights in this pretty side dish. This is a stunning addition to any Sunday roast or Christmas dinner, or you could stir the veg through grains and leaves for an easy warm salad.
A milder, sweeter alternative to onions, echalion shallots elevate any dish into something special, and these pickled shallots are the perfect example.
Liven up your BBQ with this smokin' hot broccoli recipe. With carrots, cabbage and lime, this summery side is packed full of flavour.
Packed with a warmly spiced vegan mince filling, this stuffed aubergine recipe from Noda Marvani is a hearty family meal that's vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free
Chicken Marbella is a retro dinner party classic. Our speedy version is topped with a sweet and savoury prune and caper sauce, served with parsley new potatoes. It's perfect for when you're looking to impress but don't want to spend hours cooking.
This biryani recipe is brimming with loads of mushrooms and fragrant spices. It's topped with crispy cumin chickpeas, pomegranate seeds and homemade raita, and makes a lovely Friday night fakeaway.
These simple frittata bites make the perfect healthy snack. They're packed with sweet potatoes and spinach to count towards 2 of your 5-a-day, plus cottage cheese for extra protein. This recipe makes 16 bites to keep you and your family snacking all week long.
These egg pots are a super-easy snack to prepare for the week ahead. Roasted chickpeas and tomatoes are topped with feta and a jammy egg for a protein hit. They also count towards 2 of your 5-a-day and are way more colourful than a cereal bar.
Make a batch of these healthy apple crumble oat bars to have on hand when you need a snack. Oats, apples and sultanas are a source of fibre, and these are the perfect fix for when you're craving something sweet.
Have a healthy and tasty dinner on the table in just 20 mins with these air-fryer stuffed peppers that count towards 2 of your 5-a-day. Take your fave antipasti ingredients and a pack of microwave rice to load the peppers up with. Serve with salad on the side. Simples!
Demi's aubergine parmigiana is hearty and healthy. It's packed with 2 of your 5-a-day, and the butter beans make it extra filling and are a great source of plant protein. It's topped with a zesty dill gremolata and a dollop of yogurt for freshness.
Use up your Christmas leftovers in a fragrant and gently spiced biryani. Chuck whatever veg and meat you have leftover in with rice and spices, then finish with some coriander and natural yogurt.
A spin on the classic French stew, this healthy traybake is the perfect choice for getting more veggies into your diet
Serve up a hearty feast for the family with this veg-packed shepherd's pie, topped with a fluffy sweet potato topping - delicious!
Upgrade baked sweet potatoes with a colourful zesty tuna salsa for an easy family dinner idea
If you're looking to impress your guests with a Middle Eastern-inspired dish, look no further than Maqluba. Topped with juicy vine tomatoes and garnished with vibrant pomegranate seeds, this dish is as beautiful as it is flavourful.
Get your veg in with this vibrant pilaf traybake. Roast your cauliflower with some smoky harissa and stir in the rice and green veg. This tastes great with pickled pink onions on top.
Plump, shiny seasonal aubergine and potatoes come together in this simple curry, also known as aloo baingan
Ready in just 15 minutes, this healthy Italian-style salad is perfect for a simple yet hearty lunch and is high in protein. Tuna and butter beans is a classic combination which tastes even better when paired with a sharp and zesty mustard dressing. Top with a boiled egg and enjoy with a sprinkle of basil leaves.
We all love a bowl of houmous for dipping or spreading during summer, but this houmous is like no other
When you're short of time, but still want to get a healthy dinner on the table, this salmon traybake is spot on. Ready in 30 minutes, it's packed with veggies and the salmon is a great source of omega-3s.