Last-minute Christmas lunch

Red cabbage, lettuce and apple salad

A crispy, light and fruity cabbage and apple salad that makes a lovely side. It's a great option to serve when heavier dishes are on the menu, like Christmas.

Roast prosciutto-wrapped pork with fig and fennel glaze

These pork parcels are bursting with flavour – whole pork fillets are wrapped in prosciutto and served with a delicious fig and fennel glaze and crisp greens.

Prawn cocktail  lettuce cups

Perfect little prawn delights that are light, tasty and super easy to prepare.

Roasted sweet potato with chilli and cinnamon

These roasted sweet potatoes are the easiest way to get your hot chip need - and taste even better too!

Fruit mince, apple & cranberry lattice tart

This easy recipe can be made ahead of time - just pop it in the fridge or freezer until you're ready to bake. Cranberries work a treat here, giving a lovely tang to the rich fruit mince. This looks stunning when complete, so slice at the table.

Mandarin & port-spiced cranberry sauce

Planning a Christmas in July feast? Embrace winter produce with this Northern hemisphere-inspired festive accompaniment.

Mint tea couscous

Whip up this quick and easy Moroccan inspired side dish in just 15 minutes - perfect with lamb, chicken or halloumi.

Black & white rice salad with cumin-roasted butternut pumpkin

This vibrant Persian side salad is studded with dried fruit, nuts and seeds and finished with crumbled feta - ideal to take along to a Christmas buffet.

Christmas cake soufflés

Wondering what to do with all that leftover Christmas pudding? Transform them into small pots of soufflé deliciousness with this easy recipe.

Polenta & mushroom tart

This pretty vegetarian main is made from quick-cook cheesy polenta topped with mushrooms, mozzarella, rocket and balsamic vinegar

Cranberry & ginger cheesecake pots

Layer up gingernuts, a zesty cream cheese and cranberry jelly in glasses for these stunning individual desserts that will be a hit at your next dinner party.

Smoked paprika prawn skewers

Healthy and packed with summer flavours, these paprika-spiked prawn skewers are based on pintxos - the Basque version of tapas.

Turkey tabbouleh

Turkey breast packs plenty of lean protein. Serve in a wholegrain bulghar wheat salad with fresh mint and parsley, tomatoes, cucumber and onion.

Raisin and PX puddings with PX syrup

PX (Pedro Ximénez) is a dark, sweet sherry with flavours of molasses and raisins. Which makes this a very special desert.

Quick-roast chicken with tomatoes, chickpeas and tarragon

Little effort chicken roast with a big flavour taste.

Cherry, rice & quinoa salad

This salad is yummy and festive - and will have you making the most of the cherry season

Prawns with cucumber, mango & radishes

With a refreshing dressing of cucumber and mango, these prawns make for a light and summery entree.

Lobster tails with buttermilk & watercress dressing

Lobster tails in a fresh watercress dressing makes for a fancy-tasting starter.

Salmon with macadamia herb crumb  and tahini sauce

For a lighter fix of crumbed seafood, try these delicious salmon fillets with macadamia herb and tahini sauce topping.

Glazed carrots and zucchini

Honey-roasted carrots and zucchini with olive oil and thyme

Oysters with soy and pickled ginger dressing

Oysters might not be for every day, but for a special occasion they're wonderful. Treat your guests to these ones with a fresh Asian dressing

Roast duck breast with cherry sauce

For roast duck that's fast to cook and individually portioned, skip the whole bird and go for this duck breast recipe accompanied by a red wine & cherry sauce.

Coconut macaroon trees

When getting in the Christmas spirit, cooking festive treats always helps. These coconut tree macaroons are perfect for just that. They make great gifts, too!

Marmalade-glazed ham with oranges

This glazed ham deserves pride of place on your Christmas table - and it comes with perfect roast vegies too