Potted salmon rillette

This delicious starter is similar to a pâté, made with smoked salmon, cream cheese and horseradish for a kick – serve on crackers or toast

Christmas cake soufflés

Turn leftover fruitcake or Christmas pudding into these individual hot desserts, served with warm caramel sauce to pour into each pot

Chorizo jam

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This moreish savoury jam would make a great edible gift in a hamper. It's wonderful spread on toast or crackers and goes well with softly cooked eggs

Funky fudge

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Don’t stick to standard flavours for homemade fudge – try these combinations of sweet with salty and zesty with fiery black pepper

Mulled Port & lemon

If you find mulled wine too heavy, try this refreshing alternative Christmas drink, served in 'frosted' glasses

Spicy satay wings with peanut sauce

These chicken wings are marinated, then baked until crisp and golden, served with a fiery, crunchy peanut sauce – the ultimate party buffet food

Chorizo with celeriac remoulade

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These elegant meaty canapés combine salty slices of chorizo with a creamy celeriac and mayonnaise filling – great for parties

Christmas Snowball

This classic Avocaat cocktail gets some extra pep from warming ginger and a splash of Babysham

Mincemeat samosas

Give mince pies a makeover with this alternative recipe – all the festive flavour wrapped up in sheets of filo pastry and baked until crisp

Snow globe hot chocolate

Marshmallows and strawberry laces transform into a snowman in this cute edible gift idea – a hot chocolate kit in a jam jar – perfect family fun