BBC Good Food Magazine

LUXE FOR LESS

Writer and food stylist Rukmini Iyer is the author of the bestselling Roasting Tin series of cookbooks. Her latest is India Express, showcasing quick, simple recipes inspired by South Indian cuisine. She has appeared on BBC One’s Saturday Kitchen and Dr Rupy Aujla’s Cooking in the Doctor’s Kitchen, which is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

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“This is one of my favourite festive menus – wallet-friendly ingredients, short prep times, and it’s easy to make everything ahead so you can enjoy spending time with your family and friends. Most importantly, all the dishes have the ‘wow’ factor to impress your guests.”

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Fig, goat’s cheese & basil crostini

Butter beans with kale, lemon, chilli & garlic

Smoked salmon, leek & dill tart

Storecupboard chocolate hazelnut

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