Quick & cleverchips ‘n’ dips

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,

Stress-free recipes that don’t require the oven

A base of sweet chilli jam balances the richness of brie and gruyère. SERVES 8 PREP 15 mins COOK 25 mins EASY 200g brie, roughly chopped100g soft cheese100g gruyère, rind removed,chopped into small ch

SERVES 2 PREP 5 mins COOK 25 mins EASY 20g walnut pieces1 tsp rapeseed oil2 slim leeks (about 170g), well washedand thinly sliced175g wholemeal penne2 garlic cloves, finely grated160g baby spinach40g

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