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This take on the festive favourite will ensure you never boil a sprout again. The whipped tofu is based on a classic French vinaigrette and should be quite loose in texture. It carries a real mustard

SERVES 4-6 PREP 20 mins plus cooling COOK 50 mins EASY 1 medium pumpkin or butternutsquash2 tbsp olive or rapeseed oilpinch of Aleppo chilli flakes, plusextra to serve (optional)3 tbsp maple syrup100g

SERVES 2 PREP 5 mins COOK 25 mins EASY 20g walnut pieces1 tsp rapeseed oil2 slim leeks (about 170g), well washedand thinly sliced175g wholemeal penne2 garlic cloves, finely grated160g baby spinach40g

SERVES 2 PREP 40 mins COOK 40 mins MORE EFFORT 1 large cauliflower (about 1kg)150ml vegetable stock3 garlic cloves, peeled75ml double cream6 tsp olive oil2 tsp garlic powder1 tsp paprika25g butter2 sh

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Traditionally, black chickpeas are used in this recipe, but for ease and so the curry can be cooked quickly, I’ve opted for tinned white chickpeas, which are readily available and cook in no time. I l