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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

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 2 hrs 1 large butternut squash, halvedlengthways and deseeded75g unsalted butter2 leeks, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, finely chopped50g soft white breadcrumbs250g co

SERVES 2 PREP 40 mins COOK 40 mins MORE EFFORT 1 large cauliflower (about 1kg)150ml vegetable stock3 garlic cloves, peeled75ml double cream6 tsp olive oil2 tsp garlic powder1 tsp paprika25g butter2 sh

This creative take on the classic Christmas menu by chef and restaurateur Ravinder Bhogal, is made for sharing with friends and family during the festive period

A nut roast packed with umami, smokiness and sweetness from squash, lentil and dates. SERVES 6 | PREP 2 HRS PLUS RESTING | COOK 1 HR 15 MINS EASY 400g butternut squash, cut into 2cm cubes 3 tsp smoked

This impressive plan-ahead Christmas lunch from Flora Shedden is a mouthwatering mix of traditional recipes and deliciously unexpected flavours