Parsnip & miso soup with sesame croutons

Pair sweet parsnips with savoury miso to make this winter warmer, then top with the crispy croutons and natural yogurt and serve with some crusty bread

Christmas tree cakes

Get your kids in the kitchen to help decorate a festive Christmas tree cake. This clever recipe makes two ‘trees’ from just one sponge, so once it’s cooled, you can go head-to-head on the decorating!

Perfect mashed potatoes

Make this smooth and silky mash for the perfect side. It incorporates clever substitutions to reduce fat and calories, while remaining comfortingly creamy

Melty chilli cheese & thyme fondue dip

Serve this glorious melty cheese fondue dip when you’re hosting a gathering for friends. A base of sweet chilli jam balances the richness of brie and gruyère

Dubai-style hot chocolate

Transform trendy Dubai-style chocolate into a hot chocolate with the help of pistachios. It makes a luxurious drink for one on cold winter nights

Air fryer boiled eggs

Swap the hob for the air-fryer to make boiled eggs. Simply reduce the cooking time for soft-boiled, or cook longer for hard-boiled

Pomegranate & sumac baked feta

Serving a crowd for Christmas? Garnished with festive red pomegranate seeds and green pistachios, this baked cheese starter will be star of any buffet

Mulled cranberry juice

Combine the Christmas spices of cloves and cinnamon with clementines to make this mulled cranberry mocktail. It’s perfect for a small gathering

Kipper pâté

Use our recipes for polenta, potato or toast canapé bases to make these kipper pâté canapés. They make perfect party nibbles to serve a crowd at Christmas

Sticky sage & onion sausage roll wreath with baked camembert

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Make this glorious wreath with all the colours of Christmas in less than an hour. It transforms classic baked camembert into a tear-and-share event