Stollen spirals

Bake a batch of these sweet German buns over Christmas and enjoy at breakfast or teatime… or both

Chilli chicken one-pot

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A prepare-ahead one pot that will please all ages and is easily made for a crowd, just reheat and add some garlic bread and a salad

Oriental slaw

Shred carrot, cabbage and onion, then add Asian flavours: peanut, coriander, chilli and lime

Double chocolate cheesecake

Cheesecake is always incredibly popular, but add chocolate and it elevates it to something with even more crowd appeal

Watercress soup with blue cheese & cashew pastries

Make-ahead lunch or a light starter – relaxed cooking for a laid-back weekend at home

Real chicken nuggets with smoky BBQ sauce

Oven-baked not fried – but still crispy thanks to a secret ingredient. Serve with homemade relish for a family meal

Caramel & orange mousses

This festive dessert makes the perfect end to a buffet party, and it can be made ahead too

Easy hot cross buns

Delicious warm from the
oven, or lightly toasted for tea or breakfast

Light & fruity Christmas pud

An irresistibly tipsy passion fruit and Cointreau-laced pud that steams in half the time of a traditional Christmas pudding

Fragrant vegetable & cashew biryani

A delicious vegetarian main dish or accompaniment to another curry, ideal for a curry buffet or spicy feast