Herby roast potatoes

Cook these best ever roast potatoes on a baking tray with low sides to get golden, crisp results. Serve with a Sunday roast.

Homemade crackers

Use up leftover wrapping paper and toilet rolls to create these homemade Christmas crackers. Fill them with treats and our favourite food jokes

Soft gingerbread

Love gingerbread with a soft centre and crisp edges? This recipe is for you. It isn’t meant for decorations or gingerbread houses – just bake, ice and enjoy!

Wreath place settings

Make your own Christmas place settings – they’re a wonderful way to decorate the table and guests can take theirs home to use as a decoration

Easy gooey brownies

Know the secret to gooey brownies? Don’t overcook them, and dot through caramel or chocolates filled with liquid caramel or ganache to help add moisture

Fairy case ornaments

Enjoy making these adorable Christmas tree decorations with children. They are a perfect festive activity, and handy for using up leftover fairy cake cases

Banana traybake with cream cheese frosting

Enjoy this indulgent banana traybake for dessert or with a cuppa for an afternoon treat. Sprinkle with a dusting of cinnamon for the finishing touch

Speedy butternut squash barley ‘risotto’

Swap rice for barley to make this easy squash ‘risotto’ with spinach and sage. It’s healthy and low in calories and fat – perfect for a quick supper

Mustard chicken & leek one-pot

Place chicken thighs, potatoes and leeks in a casserole pot with a mustard and crème fraîche sauce to make this easy, low-calorie dinner for four

Chocolate crunch

Indulge in these chocolate crunch squares whenever you need a sweet treat. They’re lovely with a cup of tea or coffee