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

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

Our favourite type of cooking – maximum flavour, minimal washing-up

This inspired menu takes comforting rustic flavours and transforms them into celebratory festive dishes to savour and share

We’ve used a few clever tricks that don’t involve much extra work to deliver our most succulent turkey yet, along with crispy, herby skin. The ease of this recipe means you’ll have plenty of time to g

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