Under 600 calories

Chef April Jackson says: 'At Christmas, I always look forward to the leftovers, and this frittata is the perfect recipe to keep the holiday spirit alive. Simple to make, it brings together the delicious balance of sweet and salty flavours from my favourite way of cooking sprouts. Whether it’s for breakfast, brunch or a quick snack, it’s a dish to enjoy with your family.'

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

Spiced, ginger beer-infused sponges, a rum-spiked buttercream and butterscotch sauce with a lively drink on the side make for three layers of Christmas joy.

This luxurious lasagne is perfect for when you want to push the boat out but still keep things relaxed. You could add other fish, such as salmon, into the mix too

These subtly spiced crumpets have all the flavours of kedgeree but are much quicker to make; ideal for brunch on Christmas morning

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.

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

Lean turkey steaks cook quickly, are a good source of protein and absorb the flavours of this smoky, rich sauce, which is packed with four of your 5-a-day

Try our healthier, but no-less-comforting, take on the Russian classic