RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Baklava

  Tonia Buxton’s version of this famous sticky, nutty Middle Eastern sweet is the perfect accompaniment to a cup of coffee

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  Crema Catalana (Catalan cream)

  Matt Tebbutt infuses cream with lemon peel and cinnamon to make this classic Catalan dessert of set custard with a caramelised sugar topping

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  Barbecue ribs

  Charita Jones’ ribs are hot, smoky and meltingly tender

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  Rabbit wrapped in serrano ham

  Paul Heathcote makes a stunning dinner party dish with both slow-cooked rabbit leg and pan-fried loin with a rich red wine sauce

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  Chocolate and nut biscotti

  James Martin's biscotti is a perfect foodie gift, studded with nuts, dark chocolate and cherries

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  Lemony leeks & sprouts

  Spruce up your Christmas sprouts by adding leeks and lemon juice, in this simple citrus inspired recipe from the Vegetarian Society

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  Baked field mushrooms with tapenade on garlic croûtes

  Full-flavoured and deliciously garlicky, Rick Stein's baked mushrooms are simple to put together and tasty too...

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  Chanukah courgette latkes

  The Vegetarian Society adds a cream cheese and beetroot topping to pan-fried latkes

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  Wild garlic salad

  This peppery salad with a lemon dressing by Nigel Haworth makes the perfect starter to any meal

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  Lamb kebabs with cumin and coriander

  Tom Parker Bowles' tender yogurt-marinated kebabs are served with a cucumber and tomato raita