Matthew Ryle is a classically trained chef who competed on MasterChef: The Professionals in 2018, and has since become the head of two French brasseries in London – Maison François and Cafe François.

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

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

Time to hunker down with James Martin’s comforting dishes

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

PHOTOGRAPHY ISSY CROKER Brilliant celebrity chef Paul Ainsworth ...