Dairy-free

A warming, smoky, spicy chilli is perfect at this time of year, stuffed into baked potatoes or served with rice

Duck is a great alternative to turkey if you’re feeding a smaller family. Roasted and served with a rich savoury gravy, it will make a meal to remember

Originally from Thailand, massaman curry blends ingredients from Malaysia, India and Iran. It’s usually made with beef, but lamb adds a lovely savouriness that works well with the dish’s subtle sweetness

Keep it casual with these little toasts that can be handed around with pre-dinner drinks. If you have any vegetarians in the house, simply replace the crispy Parma ham with a crumble of goat’s cheese instead

The perfect antidote to the rich, festive fare we all find ourselves indulging in at this time of year. It really brings the best out of simple seasonal ingredients.

A glazed ham is a must for the main event and also for the inevitable Boxing Day buffet. The ‘mince pie’ chutney makes enough so you can gift a couple of jars, and it’s also great with cheese

Recipes with minimal ingredients get a great boost from miso, which lends lots of flavour with minimum effort here

A quick cucumber and spring onion pickle adds crunch and an acidity that complements the oil-rich mackerel fillets

Baharat spice mix, an aromatic blend of ground black pepper, cumin, cinnamon, cloves and more, originated in Turkey and the Middle East. Combined with sweet pops of apricot and juicy lamb it gives a fragrant, exotic deliciousness to this easy-to-serve pie