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This take on the festive favourite will ensure you never boil a sprout again. The whipped tofu is based on a classic French vinaigrette and should be quite loose in texture. It carries a real mustard

■ Serves 6 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ No cook 1 cucumber, halved, seededand finely diced35ml extra virgin olive oil2 tbsp chopped dill2 ripe but firm avocados, peeled,stoned and finely diced1 lemon, zested and

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

■ 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,

This is easy to knock together for a weeknight dinner, but also smart enough for any last-minute guests. SERVES 4-6 PREP 15 mins COOK 45 mins EASY ❄ 50g dried breadcrumbs 100g feta in brine 400g lamb

An update on the butter board trend but here the board becomes an edible base. SERVES 8 | PREP 15 MINS PLUS PICKLING | EASY 250g soft cheese½ lemon, zested and juiced4 tsp finely chopped dill 1 large