December recipes

Transform your usual Christmas pavlova with the addition of clementines, pistachios, mint and dark chocolate, plus a mincemeat and rum-infused cream filling

Dig out your pressure cooker to make Tom Kerridge's ox cheek dish, with carrots in red wine. It serves four, but you can make a bigger batch and freeze some

A satisfying chicken and mushroom one-pot that makes a great family supper or freeze leftovers for another day.

The easy roast turkey is cooked high and fast like a chicken, giving it extra crispy skin. It needs longer to rest so the meat can relax and stay succulent

Take your Christmas turkey to the next level with our ultimate roast turkey and gravy. It doesn’t involve much extra work, yet tastes sensational

Reimagine your Christmas dinner with this veggie traybake, with figs-in-blankets, stuffing balls and plenty of veg. Serve with cranberry sauce

Tuck into this moreish dish featuring potatoes in a creamy bacon and sprout sauce – it's filling and comforting dish during the winter months

Sprouts aren’t just for Christmas! Combined with zesty flavours, they bring freshness and a satisfying bite to this winter veggie salad

Dress this chicory salad with sherry vinegar, honey and orange for a taste of sunshine in winter. It's ideal for a Christmas buffet served with ham

Give the classic whiskey sour a festive spin using cranberry juice. Garnish with frozen cranberries, if you have them, for an extra-Christmassy touch

Pair chocolate and zesty marmalade with panettone or challah for an indulgent Boxing Day brunch, or an easy dessert. Top with yogurt, orange slices and syrup to serve

Blue cheese and chicory is a classic combination that defines this tatin-style tart, with hazelnuts added for extra crunch. Perfect for entertaining

A light, but luscious cake made with hazelnuts - serve a slice for dessert with a dollop of crème fraîche

Celebrate carrots with this fab salad that combines them with chicory, mandarin, burrata and walnuts to give lots of different colours, textures and flavours

Use quick-cook polenta for the base of this tart and top it with sausage, chicory, cheese, black olives and orange zest. It makes a wonderful weekend lunch

Make this impressive porchetta main for a crowd without breaking the bank – this rolled pork joint is great for a special occasion

Make this speedy, spicy and healthy noodle soup using whatever veg you have in the fridge. Filling and flavour-packed, it's ideal for busy weeknights

Try the simplest way to make classic sauerkraut using raw cabbage. This fermented food is great for your gut and goes very well with sausages and mustard

Whizz up this fish dip with hot tangy mustard notes, cream cheese, lemon and dill - great for a last minute party dish

Elevate fish pie with a touch of saffron to make a meal you can serve to guests without compromising on your healthy eating routine

Try a twist on jam doughnuts to celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of light, in December. It’s traditional to eat fried foods during the celebrations

Take the classic combination of potato cakes (latkes) and smoked salmon to the next level by adding creamy avocado and poached eggs

Use whatever odds and ends of cheese you have for this dish – blue cheese, gruyère and camembert all work well. It's a great way to use up leftovers