Plum pudding

A traditional, long-life Christmas plum pudding that’s deliciously dark, rich and fruity

Christmas mess

Take the classic summer Eton mess combo of cream and meringue and give it a festive twist with frozen mixed berries, cinnamon and blackcurrant liqueur

Crème fraîche ice cream

Churn up smooth homemade ice cream with hints of lemon zest and vanilla – great all year round!

Creamy linguine with ham, lemon & basil

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Keep the kids happy with this easy, low-fat recipe that’s ready in under half an hour

Family meals: Chicken & veg casserole

A Spanish-style one-pot stew flavoured with paprika and cumin that'll be a hit with children and adults alike

Golden roast potatoes

Don’t spend Christmas morning peeling potatoes, make our freeze ahead roasties

Wizard’s hat pasties

The sweetness of the pumpkin and onion along with the buttery flaky pastry make these pasties good enough to eat on their own anytime

Mini panettone

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

Roasted beets with watercress & horseradish apple sauce

If you’re after a superhealthy side dish, look no further than this low-fat salad, great as part of a buffet

Coconut ice squares

This recipe was re-tested and updated on 05 April 2011. It now uses 250g of sweetened condensed milk and works beautifully.