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

It’s time to shine in the kitchen with our delicious, make-ahead recipes

■ Serves 10 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 1 hr 45 mins 2 tbsp olive oil2 tbsp butter2 red onions, grated2 garlic cloves, crushed2 tbsp grated ginger1 red cabbage, tough stalkdiscarded and finely sliced1 cooki

We’ve upped the flavour stakes on these by adding a simple seasoning that also brings a bit more crunch. SERVES 6-8 PREP 10 mins COOK 1 hr 30 mins EASY VE ❄ 2kg Maris Piper or King Edwardpotatoes6 tbs

Menu 1 Festive faves Starter – Smoked trout paté, p90 Main – Festive turkey roll, p91 Side – Fondant potatoes, p93 Dessert – Chocolate orange pud, p94 £5.34 per head Menu 2 Luxe for less Starter – Smo