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Traditional roasts

The ultimate roast dinners and the trimmings

• Lamb with carrot and swede bake Simply pop this shoulder of lamb in the oven
• Spiced black treacle glazed ham Dark and delicious, a sure-fire winner
• Caribbean fruit glazed ham A honey coat with a citrus and pineapple twist
• Smoked ham with parsley and chilli crust A crunchy herby finish complements the smoky flavour
• Turkey with sausage
  meat stuffing 'We enjoy our turkey with two stuffings: a traditional meaty one, plus my deliciously light, fruity, slightly sweet stuffing.'
• Cranberry sauce 'Every year the girls tell me this sauce gets yummier and better,' says Tana. 'You can make it in advance and simply heat through on the day to save one job.'
• Bread sauce Tana says, 'This is another thing you can make in advance and reheat on the day.'
• Creamed parsnip
  and carrot Easy, tasty and ideal for mopping up Tana's fabulous gravy
• Crispy rosemary potatoes 'Scuffing the potatoes, so that they crisp up nicely as they roast, is the girls' favourite job,' says Tana
• Brussels sprouts with
  pine nuts Simply cooked sprouts with gently toasted pine nuts... perfect
• Vegetarian bean and artichoke crown 'Give your table a touch of the Med with this unusual vegetarian dish – it's so delicious that everyone will want to try some.'
• Family Sunday roast chicken A classic roast chicken can be the basis for more meals later in the week. Buying a larger chicken, such as a capon, will increase the number of meals you can make