Take it slow and steady

PREPARATION TIME 5 minutes COOKING TIME 3 hours SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS ● 1 tbsp olive oil ● 1 leek, white and pale green parts only, halved lengthways then thinly sliced ● 2 garlic cloves, finely choppe

Alternative main courses for your Christmas spread

Need midweek meal inspiration? These recipes have a little something for everyone, and are ready in 60 minutes or less

SERVES 4 | PREP 10 MINS | COOK 25 MINS | EASY 2 tbsp olive oil225g halloumi, coarsely grated150g brussels sprouts, thinly sliced1 tsp ras el hanout100g swiss chard, stems roughly chopped, leaves shred

Take the stress out of the proceedings and let your kitchen appliances do all the hard work

By Riverford (riverford.co.uk) Serves 2 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 20 mins 1 tin of chickpeas, drained2 tbsp harissa paste1 red onion, roughly chopped8 dried apricots, roughly choppedJuice of 1 lemon, divi