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One of the top experts on pests and diseases, Pippa gardens using organic methods. Garden writer Christine appears on BBC1’s The One Show. She is also a lecturer and tour leader. Matthew is Head of Ho

You get two freezer recipes in one here: the chicken and the sauce, which is great over pasta or spread on a pizza base. Breadcrumbed chicken can be cooked from frozen. ■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 40 mins ■ Coo

It’s what everyone has been waiting for – pudding! These deliver on taste, are easily assembled or can be made ahead

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SEITAN HAM 400g vital wheat gluten (see recipe intro) 2 tbsp onion powder 1 tbsp garlic powder 300g cooked, peeled beetroot 190g silken tofu 4 tbsp white or brown miso paste 3 tbsp Marmite 50ml vegeta

An extra-special Christmas feast full of your traditional favourites with tasty twists that won’t blow the budget