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Chicken 'paella'

This paella-style dish is a simple one-pan meal that makes the most of tasty and cheap chicken drumettes. (This is the meaty upper part of a chicken wing - if separating your own wings, keep the tips and...

Author: Maria Helm Sinskey

Kugelhopf

A soft sponge with warming hints of cardamom, this spiced fruit cake is found in Austria, Alsace, Germany and Switzerland.

Author: Annie Rigg

Mega veggie nachos

Most of us know it's a source of healthy fats, but avocado also offers a good dose of vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals.

Author: Jamie Oliver

Keralan fish curry

A beautifully creamy South-Indian curry, packed full of flavour and spice.

Author: Georgina Hayden

Xim xim de galinha

This chicken and shrimp stew hails from the Afro-Brazilian region of Bahia ('xim xim' is an African term for stew). A bit like a korma, this is sweet, spicy, nutty and really tasty.

Author: Jamie Oliver

Stuffed cabbage rolls

Author: Lizzie Harris

Sliced fennel, orange & almond salad

Author: Georgie Socratous

Brilliant brussels

I know sprouts can be divisive, but this recipe is so delicious. Chestnuts give it a holiday vibe. If there's anyone roasting them in your town, buy theirs! You can do this on the day, or on Christmas...

Author: Jamie Oliver

Radish pickle

Author: Jamie Oliver

Blood orange mimosa

A simple twist on that party classic - blood orange gives it a fantastic colour and deeper flavour

Author: Andy Harris

Poached chicken

Author: Kate McCullough

Oysters Rockefeller

This famous entreé, probably the most popular oyster dish, has many versions.

Author: Ginny Rolfe

Baked potato, celeriac & garlic mash

Author: Kate McCullough

Christmas carbonara

You can use spaghetti or penne for this simple supper dish. Mushrooms aren't traditional in a carbonara, but we love them here.

Author: Andy Harris

Vegan nut roast

Being vegan doesn't mean compromising on flavour, as this recipe proves. Tofu gives this nut roast a creaminess that makes it seem decadent. Crunchy and full of spices, everyone will be tucking in. You...

Author: Emma Goss-Custard

Chicken, leek & pea pasta bake

A delicious pasta bake for the whole family to enjoy from the lovely Chiappa sisters. Great for using up leftover chicken.

Author: The Chiappa Sisters

Chicken wings, agrodolce style

Sticky, sweet and oh-so-delicious chicken wings - a cheap but tasty part of the bird. This is a very simple dish that invests in big flavours, so it only needs griddled bruschetta and sliced pickled onions...

Author: Jamie Oliver

Mixed nut & honey baklava

This Greek classic is a heady combination of nuts, honey, citrus and spices, sandwiched between crispy filo layers

Author: Joss Herd

Haggis, neeps & tatties

Feel free to use vegetarian haggis if you prefer, which you can find online. Tatties (mashed potatoes) don't usually contain spring onions, so omit them if you like.

Author: Abi Fawcett

Sicilian roasted cauliflower & Brussels sprouts

Bulk up your traditional Brussels sprouts with some cauliflower - the spice and roasting brings out their natural sweetness

Author: Pippa Kendrick

One tray bake

So easy - chuck everything in one tray, then bung it in the oven.

Author: Georgina Hayden

Vegan toffee apple upside down cake

Sticky-sweet and topped with lightly spiced apples, this makes the perfect afternoon tea treat!

Author: Rebecca Rauter

Spiced flapjacks

This nutty, spiced slice is super quick and easy to whip up - and as it bakes it will fill your kitchen with amazing Christmassy smells.

Author: Laura Fyfe

Mulled wine

Author: Maddie Rix

Cheat's paella

Author: Francesca Paling

Jamon wrapped cod with borlotti bean stew

This wonderfully hearty seafood supper is packed with wintry flavours, perfect with mild, meaty cod. If you can't get dried borlotti beans, just use the equivalent amount of tinned, drained beans.

Author: Andy Harris

Sardine spaghetti

Pasta con le sarde is a trademark dish of Sicily, due to the abundance of beautiful fresh seafood they have in southern Italy. However, my version uses tinned sardines, which are a great alternative if...

Author: Jamie Oliver

Fruit & nut topping for Christmas cake

This fruity cake topping jazzes up any Christmas cake recipe and looks really tempting and festive!

Author: Georgie Hayden

Chocolate Guinness Cake

With a heady mix of Guinness and chocolate, this cake is a grown-up treat. Rich and dark, the velvety bitterness of the Guinness brings out the flavour of the chocolate, so it packs a punch, while lending...

Author: Laura Fyfe

Involtini di manzo

Author: Kate McCullough

Black & blushing Worcestershire fillet

This is the most delicious barbecued beef I think I've ever had (even if I say so myself). Trust me because it's going to go really dark and look burnt, but it'll be perfect inside if you do it right.

Author: Jamie Oliver

Dutch baby pancakes with roasted plums

Also known as German pancakes, these oven-baked delights puff up like sweet Yorkshire puddings.

Author: Joss Herd

Winter pasta salad

Author: Georgina Hayden

Clams casino

Author: Pete Begg

Epic egg salad

Properly done old-school egg salads like this are out of this world - delicious!

Author: Jamie Oliver

Sweet & sticky roast quail

Za'atar, a Lebanese herb mix, is available at larger supermarkets and speciality shops. You can easily make it by crushing dried thyme and marjoram using a pestle and mortar, then stirring through some...

Author: Andy Harris

Salted caramel brownies

Author: Jamie Oliver

Quiche leekraine

Author: Georgina Hayden

Drunken broad bean & goat's cheese salad

This gorgeous salad is super-easy to throw together, and really shows off the best of what this time of year has to offer.

Author: Charlie Clapp

Pork & apple sausage rolls

Author: Laura Fyfe

Aperol & grapefruit citrus jellies

The classic Aperol spritz goes jelly-tastic with this delicious summery recipe!

Author: Maddie Rix

Roasted grapes with cheese

The sweet-sourness of the roasted grapes in this dead-easy dish complement the beautiful cheeses perfectly. Teamed with crispy sage, crunchy walnuts and hunks of fresh bread, this is an outright winner,...

Author: Jamie Oliver

Charred pepper pesto

Author: Christina Mackenzie

Spring chicken pie

Serve with seasonal veg for the perfect family dinner!

Author: Elspeth Meston

Avocado & slow roasted tomatoes on toast

This is the kind of breakfast that you find in cafés across Australia. You can't beat the creamy nuttiness of avocado combined with tangy cheese and sweet tomato. Since avocado is the star of the show,...

Author: Anna Jones

Pheasant stew with chestnut dumplings

Grouse and partridge may be the king and queen of gamebirds, but in a stew they're no match for the humble pheasant. With bacon, herbs and nice booze, pheasant is simply delicious; add a few chestnut dumplings...

Author: Peter Begg

Brown rice bowl

Nutty brown sushi rice is the comforting base for a colourful, satisfying bowlful of crisp, zingy, taste-popping flavours.

Author: Anna Jones