A classic Christmas combination – and it counts as two of your 5-a-day

Try a new approach to cooking these traditional winter greens. Bake your sprouts with nuts and bacon lardons – great for a roast with all the trimmings.

The perfect recipe to make Brussels sprouts irresistible (trust us)

Ciabatta bread mix is the perfect cheat to get quick homemade pizza dough – top with leftover Brussels sprouts, blue cheese and sage

Spruce up Brussels sprouts for Christmas Day with the addition of garlic, lemon and chilli. The result is a flavourful vegan side dish that's healthy too

Joe Wicks’ tasty sprout recipe balances earthy, sweet and spicy flavours, using tender chicken thighs, chickpeas and cheese for a hearty festive stew

This soup keeps well in the fridge and is easy to freeze

A quick and creamy carbonara-style tagliatelle that showcases delicious courgettes contrasted with cream and pancetta

Not one for risotto purists – this simple recipe has just a few ingredients and the stock is added all in one go.

Spruce up your sprouts this Christmas - Gordon Ramsay's recipe creates a really rich flavour

A simple one-pan pasta dish with bacon, mushrooms and pesto - ready in under 30 minutes

Vegans will love this pad Thai that you can make on Boxing Day to use up leftover Brussels sprouts. You could also cook the dish using fresh sprouts

Toss chicken and bacon with ribbons of tagliatelle in a deliciously creamy sauce to make this easy pasta dish. Serve with a green salad for an easy supper

Marmite and sprouts may sound like a nightmare combination, but trust us: it works. Try our recipe and it's sure to become a Christmas tradition

Serve your pasta with a budget-busting tomato and paprika sauce. It's a healthy choice to boot

This creamy one-pot chicken dish is a great-value way of feeding the whole family

A one-pan family favourite of Italian rice that's quick to prepare and low in calories, too

Bubble & squeak should be on everyone's radar come Christmas time – it's a great way of using up leftover mash, sprouts and cabbage

The soft, sweet flesh of the Crown Prince pumpkin is perfect for this silky soup, butternut or onion squash are good alternatives

These savoury brunch beauties can be made ahead of time and warmed up when you're ready to serve. Top with lashings of butter

A one-pot risotto you don't need to stand over for half an hour? Got to be a midweek winner

Even the staunchest Brussels critics have been swayed by these mouthwatering sprouts, mellowed by the sweet citrus butter which can be made days ahead

Blend your storecupboard pulses with cumin, turmeric and garlic to create this robust soup with crispy pancetta topping

Make the popular Italian-American pasta dish, chicken alfredo. We’ve used chicken, spinach and crispy bacon crumbs, but mushrooms are good, too

A creamy and comforting quick pasta recipe, ideal for when you're short on time

Cauliflower and macaroni cheese in one pasta bake? This family-friendly gratin is comforting and filling

Liven up leftover sprouts by making an easy remoulade with mayonnaise, lemon, crème fraîche, mustard and parsley. Great for a Boxing Day buffet

A handful of ingredients and a quick and simple method - midweek cooking couldn't be easier

This freezable, family-friendly recipe is economical and has a wonderful comfort-food feel about it

Go on, add a touch of crème fraîche and some juicy bacon to your sprouts and give them a wicked edge, it's Christmas