6 on the side

Whether it’s festive nibbles with the neighbours or a full-scale NYE party, these drinks and canapés are sure to please all

It’s what everyone’s been waiting for… sensational roasts and vegetarian showstoppers arriving at the table with a flourish

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 30 mins ■ Cook 50 mins 4 large field mushrooms4 tbsp olive oil1 garlic clove, chopped400g spinach leavesflour, for dusting1 tbsp thyme leaves500g block all-butter puff pastry140g sti

Expect lots of admiring comments when you round off your celebratory meal with an impressive prep-ahead dessert

Whether it’s for a midweek meal or casual dinner party main, stroganoff is a great go-to dish. Traditionally, it’s made with beef, but the mushrooms, paprika and soured cream also work well with pork.

Keep the stress (and cost!) of festive entertaining in check with prep-ahead freezer meals you can pull out as needed