Apple & custard rose tart

Impress dinner guests with our apple and custard tart. With a homemade pastry base and pretty ‘roses’ topping made from apple, it’s an eye-catching dessert

Homemade croutons

Learn how to make croutons at home with our simple recipe, method and top tips. These will make crunchy toppings for soups, salads and warming pasta bakes

Homemade breadcrumbs

Learn how to make breadcrumbs at home with our super-simple recipe and method. Use them as a crunchy coating for fried foods, treacle tart filling or pasta bake topping

Creamy carrot soup

Make a comforting starter or lunch in no time with our creamy carrot soup, topped with garlicky seeded croutons. Quick and easy, it takes 30 minutes to make

Chestnut hummus

Make some festive hummus, using chestnuts in place of the usual chickpeas. Serve with crudités for an easy Christmas starter, snack or buffet addition

Broccoli caesar salad

Make this broccoli caesar salad for an easy, sophisticated starter. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s ideal for a dinner party or Christmas lunch

Turkey curry patties

Use up your leftover Christmas turkey in these moreish turkey curry patties. They’re perfect for the days after the big meal, or you can freeze them for later

Cajun-style prawn cocktail

Breathe new life into prawn cocktail, a classic Christmas cocktail. With the addition of some Cajun spices, it’s a flavour-packed modern twist

Air-fried chicken

Use an air fryer to make these easy chicken thighs, and add the seasoning or sauce of your choice. It’s an easy way to cook chicken when you’re busy

Air-fried chicken wings

Use an air fryer to make these easy chicken wings, and add the seasoning or sauce of your choice. They’re perfect for a buffet or just a movie night snack