Gluten-free

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

A layer of crispy golden cheese takes a standard broccoli side dish to new heights

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

Feel free to swap or add in any veg you have to hand – courgettes are great, as are cherry tomatoes and green beans

Peas not only lend colour and sweetness to this soup – when roasted with spices, they add texture as a crunchy garnish too

These sweet treats are full of festive flavours. Mix ready-made marzipan instead with the dried fruit and spices to avoid using raw egg