This low-fat Christmas side dish is the perfect sweet-savoury combination. Or try one of our simple twists using preserved lemon, ginger wine and bacon

Great for casual entertaining, when you fancy a warming beef stew but with some more vibrant flavours

A colourful accompaniment to cheese or meat, this infused pickle can also be jarred and given as a gift

Use up your leftover red cabbage and cauliflower at Christmas to make this easy dhal with coconut. It's satisfying, healthy and full of nutrients

This colourful dish will complement any festive main course. Toss any leftovers with a drizzle of olive oil and serve with cold cuts, pâté or cheese

A healthy side dish of braised cabbage with rich spices - a perfect Sunday roast or Christmas dinner accompaniment.

This lovely seasonal dish can be left to bubble away, filling the kitchen with comforting aromas and the promise of supper

Bake a modern classic with this fabulous red velvet cake. This chocolatey sponge is perfect for a celebration, or halve for smaller crowd

Save hob space by using a slow cooker to braise red cabbage – take the lid off for the last 30 mins to reduce the juices for a lovely, sticky texture

Add mulled spices – red wine, cinnamon and star anise – to red cabbage to make it extra-festive. This makes a great side dish for a Christmas feast

Get three of your 5-a-day with a bowl of this healthy, low-fat cabbage soup. It's delicious on its own or served with a hunk of crusty, buttered bread

Pile cabbage slaw, spicy chorizo and fresh avocados on soft tortillas for a quick and easy midweek meal. This dish also delivers four of your 5-a-day

This classic easy side dish of tangy red cabbage is a great accompaniment to cold or hot cooked meats. Serve as part of a big spread or buffet

Come home to a warming bowlful of this filling, low-fat soup

Bring red cabbage to life with the flavours of cinnamon and star anise. It's a great side dish at Christmas, along with all the traditional trimmings

Try this homemade sauerkraut in ham or cheese sandwiches or to add zing to salads. It has probiotic benefits for gut health, too

Caraway seeds add a sweetly aromatic note to the onion cream sauce in this German-inspired sausage and mash dinner

Forget ordering takeaway and make your own Thai red chicken curry at home. This classic dish takes just 15 minutes to prep and it's bursting with flavour.

A classic comfort food favourite, this shepherd's pie sees succulent lamb mince and veg topped with a fluffy layer of mashed potato

Dig out your slow cooker for this delicious red cabbage. Braised cabbage makes the perfect side dish for a festive lunch or roast dinner

Spice up your Christmas day trimmings with this red cabbage and Bramley apple side, with cinnamon, cardamom and star anise

Roast cabbage for a veggie centrepiece, with crisp, caramelised leaves on the outside and a soft, sweet centre. Serve with our Italian-inspired lentils and golden roast new potatoes

Enjoy two Sunday lunch elements in one pot – the pork is infused by the braised cabbage, while the cabbage benefits from simmering in the pork juices

Meltingly tender meat in a spicy, fruity sauce, this meal is guaranteed to impress

A hearty budget meal of spiced red lentils with butternut and tomatoes. Add coriander, cumin, turmeric and a dollop of mango chutney

Slow cooking beef shin or brisket in aromatic spices gives a melt-in-the-mouth main course that's delicious with steamed rice and crisp stir-fried vegetables

Feel free to swap the red pesto in this minestrone soup for green or chilli pesto, if you like. Top with grated parmesan and enjoy with crusty bread