Stellar Kitchen Pure Oak Board

Looking for a festive-flavoured dinner for your mid-week whip-ups or a relaxed pre-Christmas get-together? This cheesy parsnip gnocchi gratin brings just the right amount of seasonal flair.

Juicy nectarines meet a splash of Amaretto and the dusky sweetness of warm spices in this rustic crumble; all baked in a single skillet. The nuts in the crumble, almonds, pistachios and hazelnuts, echo the depth of the liqueur, bringing texture and richness. This is comfort food dressed in perfume. 

Golden, glossy risotto – creamy without cream, a slow-cooked alchemy of rice, broth, and time – finds its soul in the mellow sweetness of roasted butternut squash. Cognac deepens the flavour, its warmth lingering in every spoonful. Finished with a vibrant pumpkin seed pesto, this dish is autumn gathered into a bowl. 

A sun-drenched plate made for sharing: delicate courgettes, soft and golden-edged from the pan, meet the cool tang of labneh. There’s crunch from toasted pine nuts, freshness from torn mint, and a drizzle of vibrant mint oil to tie it all together.