Originating from Spain, prawns pil-pil is typically served as tapas. Our speedy version is ready in just 15 minutes and uses jarred chargrilled peppers to save you time. Serve with a dollop of aïoli and crusty bread to mop up that smoky paprika sauce.
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.
This simple meringue recipe has the addition of roasted hazelnuts, which gives a lovely rich and buttery flavour. Served with a cheat's chocolate sauce, it makes an indulgent yet light Christmas dessert. Everyone round the table will be impressed with your homemade meringues!
If you're looking for a new Christmas canapé idea, look no further. Smoked salmon and cream cheese is a classic festive flavour combo, but we've added a little heat with wasabi paste and zingy lime.
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!
Molten blue cheese elevates sirloin steaks to a luxurious meal for two while balsamic Brussel sprouts and horseradish mash are the ultimate accompaniments.
Great for sharing, these Buffalo fries are a fun new way to add some excitement to frozen French fries.
This rich and warming risotto inspired by the classic pasta dish is perfect for using up some of that leftover cheeseboard on Boxing Day. Add any favourites, but bear in mind how flavoured cheeses like cranberry will affect the taste.
Crunchy apple, juicy pear and tart blackberries make these fruit kebabs a real autumn treat, especially when brushed with maple syrup and spiced with warming cinnamon
You need just four ingredients for these easy homemade banana chips. Sprinkled with ginger and cinnamon for a touch of spice, crunchy banana chips are cooked slowly in the oven until crunchy – make in big batches and pack up handfuls for a snack on-the-go.
This 5-ingredient vegan dessert turns the flavours of a Black Forest gateau into an easy-to-make parfait. It's simple, impressive and the perfect pudding to enjoy over the festive season.
If you like a little spice, then you’ll love these buffalo-style chicken jackets. Chicken is cooked in a buffalo-style hot sauce, with soured cream and paprika then piled on top of sweet potatoes with chopped celery for crunch.
Say hello to your new favourite veggie side – roasting beetroots helps soften the flesh and release all of their natural sweet flavours
Crunchy, sweet and zingy, this vibrant salad makes an interesting starter for Christmas Day or winter dinner parties. Make the dressing and toast the nuts a couple of days in advance, to save time on the day.
Sticky toffee pudding is an all time family favourite and it just got better with this gluten-free version
Roasted squash and grapes add warmth to this winter salad that's packed with flavour and crunch.
Give crunchy tacos a tasty tuna twist with this exciting gluten-free lunch idea that kids will love. Jam-packed with tinned tuna, fresh veggies, tangy salsa and boiled egg, this easy Mexican-inspired lunch is full of flavour and ready in no time at all. Let kids load up their tacos to add to the fun!
This versatile tomato sauce has hidden veggies and a touch of heat
This veggie twist on coronation chicken is the perfect filling for sandwiches or wraps. Mix boiled eggs in a classic 'coronation' sauce with curry powder, mango chutney and mayonnaise, then serve whichever way you fancy. You can prep this filling ahead of time to enjoy for lunches all week long.
A pot of simmering lentils topped with sausages and lots of veg is the ultimate winter warmer to feed the family. Add a slice of bread to mop up those juices! This is a delicious take on the French classic that you'll want to make on repeat.
These fruity muffins are the perfect teatime bake or lunchbox snack. They're light, luscious and gluten-free, so suitable for coeliac diets. Bake a batch for the freezer and you'll always have a treat to hand!
Make this gluten-free lemon drizzle cake recipe (made using gluten-free flour and ground almonds), studded with poppyseeds and finished with a drizzle of tangy lemon icing, for an easy afternoon tea bake.
This fresh and fragrant saag comes together in minutes. With chickpeas and spinach, this simple, flavoursome dinner ticks off 3 of your 5-a-day and over half your daily recommended intake for fibre. Scoop up with warm naan for a comforting, wholesome fakeaway.
Craving something comforting and healthy? This veggie moussaka recipe is what you need! We've given the classic bake a fresh, 'green' twist with courgette slices and fibre-rich lentils, which pack in 3 of your 5-a-day. Layer it up with tender potatoes and jarred white sauce (for quickness), then bake until golden and bubbling. Serve with steamed broccoli or a crisp leafy salad, if you like.
Simple ingredients come together to create this delicious, comforting dish that will appeal to all the family. Tinned mackerel is a great budget-friendly addition to your storecupboard for rustling up a quick and tasty meal, so keep some in stock!
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.