We have all faced the most unexpected of challenges this year. What better way to round off the year and herald in the new — season, year or whatever festivity you choose to celebrate — than sharing a special meal with family or friends. Here’s a menu of favourite recipes from the MBA Professional Members.

Starters

A successful meal is one that feasters will remember because they were able to digest it easily.
With that in mind, what better way to begin a meal than to stimulate your gastric juices with some bitter greens with a light dressing that creates the perfect balance of flavours on the palate. Jewelled Green Salad recipe here

For the Main Course:

Bill Tara presents us with a stunning Vegetable and Tempeh Wellington with Shiitake Mushroom Gravy recipe here

Maria Serrano opts for classic Tofu Turkey with Stuffing and a Mushroom Gravy recipe here

Trish Dent presents her take on Chestnut and Pumpkin Nut Roast with Sour Tofu Cream and Mushrooms recipe here

Anna Mackenzie prepares the trimmings: Brussel Sprouts with Walnuts recipe here, and Sweet and Sour Purple Cabbage recipe here

Dessert options:

Round off the meal with Anna Mackenzie’s Light Christmas Pudding recipe here or the truly light option of a Spice-infused Poached Pears from Anna Freedman recipe here

We also have some special treats to share any time:

Maria’s Aduki Bean Truffles recipes here

Oliver’s Mince Pies with homemade macro Mincemeat recipe here

Chocolate Yule Cake from Marion Price recipe here