’tis the season for smoked salmon

Ingredients (Serves 2 as starter, 1 as main) 120 g cooked fresh or hot smoked salmon1 tsp Thai fish sauce80 g cooked plain mashed potato1 sheet dried nori seaweed½ tbs fresh chives½ tsp sesame oilSalt

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

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

■ Serves 1 ■ Prep 5 mins ■ Cook 3 mins 2 medium eggs1 tbsp milk40g kimchi1 slice of wholemeal bread,toasted1 spring onion, finely slicedpinch of togarashi, to serve(optional) 1 Put the eggs and milk i

Often, it’s the supporting roles that command the most attention – like these glorious starters, sides and sauces

Drawing on a lifelong love of local, seasonal food, Abby Allen’s farmhouse kitchen recipes come from a place of deep connection to the land and sea