■ 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

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

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

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A crowd-pleasing pie with a rich, buttery filling. Sage leaves are baked into the pastry while the beetroot adds vibrant colour. SERVES 8 PREP 30 mins plus40 mins chilling COOK 1 hr 30 mins MORE EFFOR