Freezer-ready festive fare

Whether it’s for a midweek meal or casual dinner party main, stroganoff is a great go-to dish. Traditionally, it’s made with beef, but the mushrooms, paprika and soured cream also work well with pork.

Keep the stress (and cost!) of festive entertaining in check with prep-ahead freezer meals you can pull out as needed

By Charlie Tomlinson (wildroot.kitchen) Serves 6 | Prep 25 mins plus chilling | Cook 50 mins FOR THE FILLING 1 tbsp olive oil1 onion, diced4 garlic cloves, crushed10g fresh sage, finely chopped2 sprig

It’s what everyone’s been waiting for… sensational roasts and vegetarian showstoppers arriving at the table with a flourish

Expect lots of admiring comments when you round off your celebratory meal with an impressive prep-ahead dessert

Often, it’s the supporting roles that command the most attention – like these glorious starters, sides and sauces