Sunday lunch recipes

This beautiful bird makes a nice change for Sunday lunch, it's complemented by the sweetness of figs and a nutty sauce

Bake a gammon joint with a marmalade, ginger and star anise glaze for a centrepiece main course. It's ideal at Christmas time or for Sunday lunch

Luxuriously tender meat, soaked in a herby, garlicky marinade makes for a mouthwatering main course, fit for a feast

Transform a classic lemon drizzle cake into a self-saucing pud for a cheap, comforting dessert. Serve with cream or custard

This hearty bake is slightly like dauphinoise, but bypasses the cream for a lighter finished product- Parmesan gives a crispy golden topping

Smoked bacon and a triple hit of gooey, melted cheese takes this classic dish of layered potatoes and double cream to the next level of indulgence – a showstopping side for a dinner party

Raymond Blanc's recipe for this classic Christmas bird yields perfectly tender leg and breast meat and crisp, golden skin

Make a Sunday roast with a healthy spin and seasonal flavours. Our gluten-free chicken recipe is rich in iron, folate, vitamin C and fibre

A full-flavoured alternative to your usual weekend roast - serve with a big bowl of rice

Add a deliciously different side dish to your Christmas dinner spread with these pan-fried brussels sprouts and juicy pomegranate seeds, drizzled with pomegranate molasses

You can't beat a traditional apple filling topped with crispy, buttery crumble - classic comfort food at its best

Make the most of this seasonal beauty with a sprinkling of rosemary and moreish garlic butter. Baking the cauliflower whole in foil keeps it moist and flavoursome.

Serve these boulangère potatoes with fennel seeds and lemon for a healthy, flavour-packed side dish. It makes a great side for a Sunday roast

This show-stealing side dish of roasted parsnips and creamy béchamel is breadcrumbed and deep-fried for crisp, golden bites

This easy yet impressive recipe makes a stylish main course for a special occasion

Spice up your Sunday lunch with this Moroccan roast lamb, bursting with North African flavours - coriander, cumin, cinnamon and mint

Score the skin of your lamb and marinate with a herby, garlicky pesto for an extra special Sunday roast

If you have time, stud the lamb a day in advance to allow the flavours to really permeate the meat

Enjoy this easy nut roast as a show-off veggie Christmas main course. With pomegranate, cranberries and chestnut mushrooms, it's filled with festive flavours

These bubbling, cheesy leeks are the ultimate side dish, perfect for a Sunday roast or family meal. Top with breadcrumbs for a crisp crust

Try aubergine for a filling veggie meal worthy of Sunday lunch. Teamed with a goulash sauce and sweet potato chips, you can pack in all five of your 5-a-day

Cooking a chicken in a slow cooker makes it very succulent and packed full of flavour. This simple, freezable recipe is perfect for feeding a family

Use a slow cooker to make this beef topside for Sunday lunch – the whole family will love it. Slow cooking makes the meat so tender and gives it a real depth of flavour

Thinly slice then oven bake your spuds for an impressive side dish to serve with your Easter roast or Sunday lunch