Black Forest trifle

James Martin's indulgent trifle won't keep you in the kitchen for long but will impress guests at your next get-together

Festive fondant fancies

Turn a simple traybake into magical mouthfuls with these fun and easy decoration ideas

Spiced beetroot & orange chutney

Serve this vividly coloured chutney with cheeses and cold meats – great to give as a gift, too

Salmon, fennel & lime plates

This is a fresh and light way to serve up smoked salmon – ideal as a last minute starter

Salmon & prawns with dill & lime aïoli

For a simple, smart starter, just mix mayo with garlic, herbs and a squeeze of lime and serve with seafood and brown bread

Dolcelatte-stuffed figs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Simple yet impressive stuffed figs make lovely canapés and only take 15 minutes to make

Roasted roots

Maximise your oven space by throwing everything into one dish and roasting with goose fat

Really simple cranberry sauce

Making your own sauce is really easy, and you can do it a few days ahead. Plus, this one uses only three ingredients