Ravioli with artichokes, leek & lemon ehiin

Ingredients 280g jar artichoke antipasto, drained reserving 1 tbsp oil, artichokes roughly chopped 1 large leek, finely sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 3 tbsp cream cheese zest and juice 1 lemon 250g pack spinach & ricotta ravioli 2 large handfuls rocket and grated Parmesan (or vegetarian alternative) to serve (optional) Method Heat the oil from the artichokes in a large saucepan, then add the leek and garlic. Fry for 5 mins over a medium heat until the leek is soft. Stir in the artichokes, cream cheese and lemon zest, then heat through. Season to taste and add a squeeze of lemon juice. Meanwhile, cook the ravioli following pack instructions. Drain, add to the pan with the artichokes and cream cheese, and toss through. Serve topped with the rocket and a grating of Parmesan, if you like.

Tender duck & pineapple red curry FATE

This slow-cooked curry improves if made up to two days ahead, perfect for relaxed entertainingIngredients 6 duck legs 2 tbsp light brown sugar 4 tbsp red Thai curry paste 1 can coconut milk 2 tbsp fish sauce 6 kaffir lime leaves 1 small pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into chunks 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely sliced, to serve (optional) Method Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Dry-fry the duck legs in an ovenproof frying pan or casserole dish on a low heat for a good 10-15 mins, turning once, until coloured all over. Remove from the pan. Add the sugar to the fat in the pan and cook until caramelised, then add the curry paste and cook for few mins until fragrant. Stir in the coconut milk and half a can of water. Simmer and stir until everything is combined, then add the fish sauce and lime leaves. Slip in the duck legs, cover the pan and cook in the oven for 1½ hrs until the duck is really tender. Lift the duck legs into a serving dish and remove fat from the sauce, if you like. The curry can be prepared to this stage up to 2 days ahead and left in the fridge, in which case it will be easier to remove the fat. Place the pan back on the heat, add the pineapple and simmer for 2 mins. Adjust the seasoning, adding more fish sauce for salt, and more sugar for sweetness. At the last moment, stir through half the chilli and half the Thai basil leaves, if using, pour over the duck, then scatter with the rest of the chilli and basil. Serve with jasmine rice

Plan ahead Togoo

Make a list of all the dishes you will be serving on the big day. The night before Christmas get out all of your big serving dishes and mark each one with a post-it note for what you will serve on every plate. This way you won't be hunting around for the gravy boat come dinnertime.The presents are wrapped, the decorations are up and the fridge is stocked, as the big day approaches, take time to plan the finer details such as dressing the table and getting the dinner on it in one piece.

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