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Ready in just 45 minutes, this satisfying and tasty dhal recipe will be your new midweek go-to. Recipe and image courtesy of No-Nonsense Nutrition by Dominique Ludwig (£26, Bluebird). Photography: Smith & Gilmour

With 40g of protein per portion, these succulent and flavourful chicken satay skewers will keep you fuller for longer. Recipe and image courtesy of No-Nonsense Nutrition by Dominique Ludwig (£26, Bluebird). Photography: Smith & Gilmour

Get 3 of your 5 a day with this nutritious and hearty dish. Recipe and image courtesy of Asda, asda.com

Enjoy this nutritious and delicious dish as a hearty side or main course. Recipe and image courtesy of Aldi, aldi.co.uk

Top puff pastry with plant-based cream cheese, fresh pesto, purple sprouting broccoli and cherry tomatoes for this tasty and simple vegan main. Recipe and image courtesy of Tesco Real Food, realfood.tesco.com

This one-pan wonder is an easy dish that will impress guests, with succulent chicken wrapped in Parma ham, tender potatoes, and an indulgent, creamy sauce. Recipe and image courtesy of Asda, asda.com

Enjoy succulent, slow-roasted lamb, marinated in harissa and a blend of herbs and spices. Recipe and image courtesy of Tesco Real Food, realfood.tesco.com

Tender asparagus, crumbly feta and crisp radishes combine in this easy high-protein meal. Recipe and image courtesy of Clarence Court Eggs, clarencecourt.co.uk

This vegan risotto combines creamy coconut milk, tomatoes, and crisp white wine for a rich, hearty dinner. Recipe and image courtesy of Romina Callwitz, romylondonuk.com

This easy one-pot dinner combines chorizo, courgette, and rice, topped with melted cheddar cheese. Recipe and image courtesy of Tesco, realfood.tesco.com

With fragrant rice, flaky haddock, and jammy boiled eggs, this dish is comforting and full of flavour. Recipe and image courtesy of The Watercress Company, watercress.co.uk

Melt-in-the-mouth miso salmon, crispy kale, and basmati rice come together in this delicious and easy meal. Recipe and image courtesy of Discover Great Veg, discovergreatveg.co.uk

With flavourful rice, vegetables and crispy chicken pieces, this quick and tasty meal is a mid-week staple. Recipe and image courtesy of Asda, asda.com

Packed with seasonal vegetables, dried apricots and pecans, this tasty stuffing recipe is the perfect accompaniment to your Christmas turkey. Recipe and image courtesy of Asda, asda.com

Make this vegan nut roast in the shape of a wreath and decorate with aromatic sage crisps and orange slices for the perfect festive dish. Recipe and image from A Very Vegan Christmas mini cookbook (£5, Viva!), veganrecipeclub.org.uk. Recipe: Maryanne Hall, photography: Niki Webster.

Infuse your Christmas ham with sweet cola flavour and coat it with a treacly glaze with this delicious recipe. Recipe and image from Gluten Free Christmas by Becky Excell (£22, Quadrille). Photography: Hannah Hughes

With tender mushrooms, sweet butternut squash, and flaky puff pastry, this wholesome dish is the perfect centrepiece for your Christmas feast. Recipe and image courtesy of Maldon Salt, maldonsalt.com

With a satisfying filling of lentils and roasted vegetables, nutty kale pesto, and golden puff pastry, this wholesome dish is a delicious, vegan alternative to the beloved Wellington. Recipe and image from The Magical Christmas Cookbook (£20, Murdoch Books, murdochbooks.co.uk)

This Christmas, serve succulent roast turkey smothered in sweet and zesty cranberry sauce and paired with nutty butternut squash and pecan stuffing. Recipe and image courtesy of Golden Turkey, goldenturkeys.co.uk. Chef: Rachel Green Photography: Michael Powell

Try this delicious vegetarian Wellington recipe and enjoy layers of golden puff pastry with a hearty mushroom, thyme and walnut pâté filling. To make ahead and freeze, make the Wellington until end of step 3. Wrap the uncooked, assembled Wellington in foil and freeze. Defrost in the fridge overnight and bake the next day. Brush with beaten egg or plant-based milk and bake at 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6, following the instructions above. Recipe and image courtesy of Opies, bennettopie.com, @OpiesFoods

Enjoy succulent turkey wrapped in bacon and stuffed with flavourful sausage meat, cheddar and chestnut stuffing this Christmas. Recipe and image from The Batch Lady Saves Christmas by Suzanne Mulholland (£25, Ebury Press). Photography by Andrew Hayes-Watkins.

Tender, succulent pork loin paired with aromatic sage and rosemary stuffing – the perfect dish to serve at your next dinner party. Recipe and image courtesy of Winter in Tuscany by Amber Guinness (£29.99, Thames & Hudson)

Encase a sweet and nutty butternut squash filling in flaky puff pastry to make this delicious vegan wellington recipe. Recipe and image courtesy of Opies, bennettopie.com, @opiesfoods

This galette is packed with flavour, with caramelised shallots, tender mushrooms, creamy blue cheese and a buttery crust. Recipe and image courtesy of UK Shallots, ukshallot.com