The most moreish festive snacks

SERVES 4-6 PREP 20 mins plus cooling COOK 50 mins EASY 1 medium pumpkin or butternutsquash2 tbsp olive or rapeseed oilpinch of Aleppo chilli flakes, plusextra to serve (optional)3 tbsp maple syrup100g

We’ve upped the flavour stakes on these by adding a simple seasoning that also brings a bit more crunch. SERVES 6-8 PREP 10 mins COOK 1 hr 30 mins EASY VE ❄ 2kg Maris Piper or King Edwardpotatoes6 tbs

This is a great way to use up any leftover chutney from your Christmas cheeseboard. SERVES 6-8 PREP 15 mins COOK 30 mins EASY 3 tbsp caramelised onion chutney1 shallot, finely chopped300g soured cream

■ Makes 20 ■ Prep 5 mins ■ No cook Combine 2 tbsp lime pickle, finely chopped, 1 tbsp mango chutney, finely chopped, a 3cm piece of cucumber, deseeded and diced, and 2 tbsp Greek-style yogurt. Season,

To make it vegan, swap the cheeses for plant-based alternatives or simply omit. ■ Serves 6-8 ■ Prep 20 mins ■ Cook 30 mins 1½ tbsp olive oil1 small red onion, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, crushed2 x

SERVES 4-6 | PREP 35 MINS PLUS CHILLING AND RESTING COOK 1 HR 5 MINS | EASY 1 tbsp olive oil1 large onion, finely chopped10g sage, leaves only, finely chopped2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed100g pistachios