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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

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

Tender and juicy, with a spicy kick, this is even better made a couple of days ahead. SERVES 4-6 PREP 15 MINS, PLUS MARINATING COOK 4 HRS ✱ 1kg pork shoulder, skin/fat cap removed ✱ 12 small soft tort

Quick and simple dinners that fill you up

Have lots of foodies on your gift list? Treat your friends and family to these thoughtful edible homemade gifts

Ingredients (Serves 4) 125 g sweet potatoes1 small parsnip1 small onionSmall chicken breast filletSalt and black pepper1-2 tsp olive oil35 g baby spinach15 g rocket1 tomato1 tbsp olive oil½ tsp balsam