Mains

Try this vegetarian Wellington recipe and enjoy layers of golden puff pastry, a hearty mushroom and thyme filling, and delicious walnut pâté. 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

This Christmas, serve a succulent ham joint coated in a tangy orange glaze. Recipe and image courtesy of Robert Welch, robertwelch.com. Recipe developed by Sarah Hemsley

Make this tender and flavoursome turkey roll recipe for Christmas and impress your guests. Recipe and image from the 2026 Dairy Diary, available from your milk deliverer and at dairydiary.co.uk

Pair baked fish with chorizo and beans for a quick, tasty and nutritious dinner. Recipe and image courtesy of Tracklements, tracklements.co.uk

Packed with nutritious beans and veggies, this hearty one-pot dish is the perfect dinner for cold winter nights. Recipe and image courtesy of Love Your Gut, loveyourgut.com.

This hearty dish is the perfect warming meal for the colder months. With a creamy fish filling and a crispy top, the whole family will love it. Recipe and image courtesy of Trewithen Dairy, trewithendairy.co.uk

This tasty green bean and shiitake mushroom bowl is packed with goodness, flavour and can be whipped up in under 30 minutes. Recipe and image courtesy of Tilda, tilda.com 

Make this easy vegan lentil and sweet potato cottage pie, the perfect hearty family dinner. Recipe and image from Bon App! by Isabelle Dunn (£30, SmithStreet Books). Photography by Alan Benson.

Speedy and spicy salmon goes perfectly with zingy lemon couscous, giving you a simple but tasty meal in minutes. Recipe and image from Speedy Comfort by Jon Watts (£22, hardback, Bloomsbury). Photography by Andrew Burton.

Create a filling butterbean stew and enjoy a warming autumn feast – perfect for rainy days in! Recipe and image courtesy of Maldon Salt, maldonsalt.com

Create a fondue the whole family can enjoy, with tasty mushroom and spinach, Gruyère and pecorino cheese and beautiful British blue eggs. Recipe by Rachel Green for Fairburn’s Eggs, fairburnseggs.co.uk. Photography by Michael Powell

This Moroccan inspired veggie-feast is packed full of goodness and with a rich and warming harissa paste kick. Recipe and image courtesy of Discover Great Veg, discovergreatveg.co.uk

Delicious and easy to make, this recipe is perfect to make for Bonfire night. Recipe and image courtesy of HECK!, heckfood.co.uk

Make this hearty and heathy soup this autumn and winter. Recipe and image from Easy 10 by Amy Sheppard (£22, Quadrille). Photography by Dan Jones

With tender chicken and creamy, cheesy fettuccine, this paprika chicken alfredo is the perfect midweek meal. Recipe and image from Speedy Comfort by Jon Watts (£22, Bloomsbury). Photography by Andrew Burton.

This simple and satisfying dinner is packed with flavour and can be ready in under 30 minutes. Recipe and image from Speedy Comfort by Jon Watts (£22, Bloomsbury). Photography by Andrew Burton.

Learn how to make this hearty chana masala, packed with goodness and flavour, plus a delicious cucumber salad to serve on the side.

Try our flavourful prawn moilee recipe, made with prawns, coconut milk and a medley of herbs and spices.

Try this simple pumpkin and red lentil soup recipe for a satisfying, healthy dish that’s ready in no time.

Try this spiced beef bourguignon for a comforting meal that’s full of rich flavour and perfect for weekend cooking.