Scrumptious and elegant, Sadie’s Kitchen spin on the French classic, beef bourguignon, is the perfect dish to add to your repertoire this festive season. A big pot goes a long way when served with creamy mash potatoes for dinner, or delicious crusty bread at lunchtime. Perfect for a festive gathering, or just for a change from the traditional turkey and ham.

"A special dinner dish for two. Make extra pickle and aubergine to keep in the fridge for lunches and sandwiches during the week."

"You will need a mandoline or very sharp knife to ensure the slices are wafer thin, but apart from that, this is an extremely easy yet impressive little dish to produce. The colours are gorgeous!"

"A favourite from my healthy eating friend, Jane. It is deliciously aromatic, bright and refreshing."

"Green Saffron’s spice mixes are a Godsend for time-poor kitchens and this recipe is particularly handy as the potatoes need no peeling ! I’ve added the root veg in there to mix it up. Serve with a fried egg on top if you fancy one."

"A canny way to make the most of the brack’s delicious spicy flavour. Use any blue cheese here - Cashel Blue would be terrific - and a touch of fresh pear or apple would be a nice addition also."

Buttery, flaky puff pastry, creamy goats’ cheese and autumnal vegetables make for a wonderful weekend lunch or indeed Christmas starter if you are entertaining family and friends.