Alternative main courses for your Christmas spread

Need midweek meal inspiration? These recipes have a little something for everyone, and are ready in 60 minutes or less

Winter suppers with family and friends are made even more special with Clodagh McKenna’s delicious, easy and feel-good recipes

Make hearty dishes for hungry Twixmas guests with Alison Roman’s smart storecupboard recipes

PREPARATION TIME 5 minutes COOKING TIME 3 hours SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS ● 1 tbsp olive oil ● 1 leek, white and pale green parts only, halved lengthways then thinly sliced ● 2 garlic cloves, finely choppe

SERVES 6-8 Ingredients 2kg unsmoked bonelessgammon joint, tied2 onions, halved4 bay leaves10 black peppercorns2 litres cola For the glaze 1 handful of cloves 4 tbsp runny honey 4 tbsp English mustard