Salmon

A Dutch baby is an oven-baked pancake. Blitzing the batter in a blender gives it a lofty rise – even better if you can let the batter rest for 20 minutes

These elegant little sandwiches add an instant touch of class to any party spread yet only take a matter of minutes to make

Chef William Drabble heads up the kitchen at Seven Park Place at St James's Hotel. He says: 'This is a fairly simple dish which is tasty but not too time-consuming to make. It’s quite light as far as Christmas food goes, which makes a great alternative to the usual Christmas fare. My mother-in-law was from Belgium and at Christmas we would always have chicory (or endive) slow-cooked with bacon, so this brings back fond memories of sitting around having family meals with loved ones.’

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

Fresh fish is a popular source of protein and salmon in particular suits curries, thanks to its meaty texture. A final squeeze of lime adds a pleasant tartness.

The zippy sauce on these loaded flatbreads also works as a salad dressing or drizzled over a bowl of soup.

This dish, with its zingy citrus fish flavours combined with the smoky heat of the Mexican-inspired potatoes, is crying out to be served on a sunny summer evening

The seasoned salt made for this recipe is a take on Japanese gomasio seasoning. Making a big batch means you can use it to finish other dishes, or as part of a crispy coating for fish or chicken

Roasted radishes add a lovely pop of colour and sweetness to this Scandi-inspired meal. Some crispy toasted rye bread goes great on the side