Mini panettone

Perfect for an indulgent brunch over the Christmas holidays, these little Italian treats are rich and devilishly buttery

Snow-topped holly cakes

This square Christmas cake is cut into two loaf-shaped cakes, so you can give one to a friend

Mushroom & tarragon strudels with madeira sauce

The gourmet combination of mushrooms adds variety and texture to these filo parcels

Balsamic blueberries with vanilla ice cream

Poaching blueberries really brings out their
flavour, especially with a dash of balsamic
vinegar

Makhani dhal

Dhal, made from lentils, peas or beans, is
eaten all over India, with bread or rice

Broccoli lemon chicken with cashews

A superhealthy meal for two – full of vitamin C. You could use ordinary broccoli instead of tender stem

Roast salmon with spiced coconut crumbs

This lightly spiced salmon dish can be prepared in advance and roasted at the last minute – ideal as the hot dish in a buffet

Lemon spaghetti with tuna & broccoli

15 minutes is all you need to whip up this fresh, light and healthy fish pasta with olives, capers and greens

Pan-fried mackerel with orange salsa

Mackerel is not only a sustainable fish, it’s also rich in omega-3 and cooks in minutes – great with a citrus sauce

Elderflower & lemon cordial

Diluted with sparkling water, this makes a refreshing
drink to enjoy throughout the summer, or use a dash
neat in recipes like gooseberry fool