Tamarind turkey to revive taste buds wrecked by Covid. Irresistible trif le without a trace of dairy. The festive recipes for ALL dietary needs

TURKEY and trimmings are, for many, the peak of the festive season. And especially this year, with the usual highlights – cuddling the grandchildren, or, God forbid, a kiss under the mistletoe – likely to be limited.

But for those with allergies, intolerances or conditions – such as Covid-19 – that affect their taste and smell, navigating the Christmas lunch table is somewhat of a challenge.

So this year, we’ve hunted down special festive recipes that satisfy every dietary need.

With a few clever tweaks, those who are gluten-intolerant can still enjoy a hearty stuffing, and those with dairy allergies can dig into a creamy trifle.

And although most health experts recommend, for the sake of psychological wellbeing, that weight-loss plans are ditched for at least the big day, those wedded to going low-cal can even savour a portion of pudding. Because at Christmas, everyone should be able to join in the fun.