Delicious and comforting pork and prune dish that takes only ten minutes to prepare

Flavour red cabbage with port, prunes and orange for an indulgent festive side dish that delivers two of your 5-a-day. It can be made in advance and frozen for up to three months

Get a dose of iron and protein from this healthy, squash casserole that's full of texture and flavour

Make this showstopping pie with bacon, sausages, stuffing, turkey and chicken wrapped in puff pastry – perfect when you have leftovers and need to feed a crowd

Spruce up your scones with prune and almond for a different take on an afternoon tea classic. Perfect for picnics or whenever you fancy a sweet treat

Make this porridge the night before so you don't miss breakfast. It offers a good dose of omega-3 and can help lower cholesterol as part of a healthy diet

Venison might not be the first meat that comes to mind when choosing a roast, but it gives great results – especially when stuffed with prunes and brioche

A dinner party favourite

A dark and fruity stout brings out the flavour of dark chocolate in Diana Henry's simple steamed pudding. Pour on our decadent chocolate sauce and enjoy

Securing these bites with a cocktail stick keeps everything together while cooking and makes them simple to serve

A simple, classic low-fat pudding to use up seasonal Bramleys

Braised red cabbage with Christmassy flavours - a lovely addition to the festive table

The mixed spice in the meringues and plump, juicy prunes give a Christmassy flavour to this budget dinner party dessert

Sara Buenfeld shares one of her favourite recipes. Perfect for dinner parties

Comforting, tasty chicken dish with delicious prunes and a rich red wine sauce - can be made two days in advance

A wonderful pudding - best served with tons of double or clotted cream

Adding lingonberry jam or redcurrant sauce to your Turkey cooking juices gives traditional gravy a touch of sweetness

This is a whole meal in one pot - the only extra thing to serve is fresh green salad

A luscious dessert that's low in fat and sugar as only a small amount of chocolate is used

A tasty tart bursting with flavour, a real treat - the pastry can be mixed in minutes

Make this spiced beef casserole a couple of days in advance. Ideal for a get together, such as New Year’s Eve, serve with mash and buttered savoy cabbage

This simple cinnamon-spiced muffin recipe contains fibre-packed prunes and oats – perfect for breakfast on-the-go or as an afternoon pick-me-up

Cook something hearty and exotic for the family when it's cold outside, like our lamb tagine. If you can't get dried cherries, use apricots or prunes instead

Prunes, Marsala and dark chocolate – a marriage made in heaven. It may sink and crack as it cools, but this is part of its charm

This is a true taste of autumn, a big bowl of rich, dark, boozy rabbit casserole

A take on a traditional Moroccan dish, this quick tagine will have you thinking of Arabian nights

Make this the night before and it’ll be ready waiting for you in the fridge in the morning. If you like your almonds crunchy, scatter them on before serving

Quick and easy to make, this banana, prune, almond milk and nut butter smoothie is an ideal on-the-go energy boost

These festive favourites are encased in a rich, sweet shortcrust pastry and finished off with a frangipane topping that livens up every bite

Impress veggie guests this Christmas with these butternut squash and chestnut puff pastry crackers. Serve with vegetarian gravy and plenty of trimmings