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One simple way to cut down on your meat consumption is to replace some of the meat in your meals with vegetables or lentils, but that can take time - so we’ve done a lot of the work for you in one quick, purse-friendly solution.
Cosy up with a comforting twist on a classic! Packed with tender mushrooms, this rich French-style stew is topped with crisp puff pastry. Serve with steamed greens for an impressive veggie feast.
Traditional stuffing gets a makeover with the help of flavourful Parmesan, smoky nduja and sourdough breadcrumbs, it's a stuffing unlike anything you've tried before
The ultimate crowd-pleaser, this Christmas ham makes a happy addition to all festive tables. Serve it warm with Christmas dinner or cold on Boxing Day with the quick and easy yet totally delicious relish.
Make this classic roast turkey recipe if you're expecting a crowd for Christmas dinner. Friends and family can choose between white or dark meat, while everyone will love the traditional sage and onion stuffing.
This miso-roasted salmon makes a fab, festive dinner party main or stunning party platter. Served with soya bean mash and a cucumber watercress salad, it's fresh, vibrant and healthy too. You could even swap the salmon for trout or mackerel.
This speedy egg fried rice recipe is a great midweek meal option that the whole family will love. With peppers and peas, it counts towards 1 of your 5-a-day and it's the perfect dish when you want something quick and easy that doesn't compromise on flavour.
These sticky and spicy sambal sausages make a great addition to any festive party spread. The sambal paste is made with garlic, ginger and makrut lime leaves. You can add extra chillies if you'd like it a little spicier.
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."
We've given a classic steak pie a spooky twist with this simple but totally delicious and fun recipe. Make your beef filling and let it simmer away while you prep the pastry lettering (use ready-rolled to keep things really easy). Serve this to the family after trick-or-treating or to guests at your next Halloween party – watch everyone tuck in!
This fruity, fiery and fragrant glazed ham recipe would make a lovely addition to Christmas dinner or Boxing Day feasts. There's no need to wait til the flurry of festive cooking either – prep ahead and freeze, all set for the holidays.
Looking for the best roast chicken recipe? Try this effortless French-style roast chicken with rich wine gravy. Super-simple to make and perfect for festive feasts.
Entertaining this festive season? This vegetarian lasagne, layered with mushrooms and crunchy sprouts, is the ultimate make-ahead traybake — creamy, comforting, and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Layers of tender ham hock, creamy sprouts, and sweet shallots come together in this festive pithivier that’s as elegant as it is comforting. A pinch of nutmeg adds warmth, while the easy-to-make filling transforms Christmas leftovers into a delicious centrepiece.
This roast beef is made extra special with an anchovy gravy spiked with redcurrant and mustard for sweet and spicy notes. It makes a stunning Christmas lunch centrepiece or serve at a festive dinner party, Christmas Eve feast or New Year's Day lunch.
Switch up your Christmas dinner main with this slow-roasted duck, in a rich sherry sauce with sweet figs and shallots. Use the leftover duck fat to cook the crispiest roast potatoes! This gorgeous dish also makes a lovely Christmas Eve dinner or New Year's Day lunch.
Use frozen veg and storecupboard ingredients to make this 5-minute peanutty noodle soup. It requires little effort and it's a great way to get some veg in. We've opted for sweetcorn, soyabeans and spinach, but you could use whatever veg you fancy.
This simple gnocchi traybake heroes seasonal root veg. Stir the gnocchi through a silky ricotta and roasted garlic sauce, then top with toasted hazelnuts and crispy sage for some crunch.
Take all the flavours of a tuna melt and but it in a burger! These speedy tuna patties are made with sweetcorn, mayo and lemon for a little zing, then back into buns with cheese and lettuce. We recommend serving with sweet potato fries (recipe below.)
Creamy Brie and tangy cranberries give these Italian-inspired meatballs a festive flavour twist for Christmas
Get ready for the most indulgent way to prepare your turkey centrepiece – preparing confit drumsticks ensures juicy and tender meat
Roast pork with great crackling has to be up there as one of the best Sunday lunches, but we've taken it to the next level with tender pork loin and a spicy, fragrant rub that will make your crackling extra crunchy and tasty. There's even a fancy gravy making this ideal for entertaining. On the off chance you have leftovers, you can freeze them to use in other dishes such as stir-fries or ramens.
Use leftover pork loin to top this vibrant rainbow salad bowl with a spicy harissa houmous dressing. Full of colourful veggies and fluffy Mediterranean-style couscous, it's the perfect winter salad.
Baking rice in the oven with spices and stock results in a gorgeous, fluffy pilaf. We've topped it with roasted cauliflower and onions for a deliciously aromatic dinner, that just so happens to be vegan!
These chicken kofta kebabs are flavoured with lemon, garlic, chilli and coriander, and are delicious loaded into pittas with charred corn salsa and quick-pickled onions.
This delicious frittata is packed with frozen veg to save you time chopping! Blitz up the eggs with basil and lemon for fresh and zesty flavours that pair beautifully with the butternut squash.
These easy homemade pizzas are made with a 2-ingredient dough that comes together in minutes. Kids can help build their pizzas with their favourite toppings, we recommend salty sardines with peppers and red onion.
Homemade gravy is a great way to use up a whole roast chicken. This recipe simmers celery, carrots, and thyme low and slow for over an hour, creating a deep, aromatic flavour. Serve it with your next Sunday roast, or try it as a stock or silky chicken pie sauce.
Pumpkin is a great ingredient for autumn cooking. Once roasted, it has a lovely sweet and earthy flavour that pairs beautifully with this tangy gochujang marinade. If you don't have any culinary pumpkins to hand, butternut squash is a delicious substitute.