• Triple cheese & bacon Dauphinoise

    Triple cheese & bacon Dauphinoise

    Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
    Smoked bacon and a triple hit of gooey, melted cheese takes this classic dish of layered potatoes and double cream to the next level of indulgence – a showstopping side for a dinner party

    Easy
  • Pecan mince pie

    Pecan mince pie

    Take this beautiful mincemeat, nut-topped tart along to a festive buffet or serve with an indulgent brandy cream as an alternative to the traditional Christmas pud

    More effort
  • Peppermint candy cane Battenberg

    Peppermint candy cane Battenberg

    This checkerboard cake, with alternating red peppermint and vanilla sponges, makes a stunning Christmas gift or party centrepiece – why not get older children to have a go with this fun, festive project?

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  • Mini elf doughnuts

    Mini elf doughnuts

    Don’t let Santa’s elves get left out this Christmas! Kids will love to help bake and decorate these tiny treats and leave them by their stockings – and you can add some carrots for Rudolph too

    More effort
  • Apple pie cookie kit

    Apple pie cookie kit

    This jar of cookie ingredients makes an original gift for a favourite teacher – simply pop in a jar and add a label with the cooking instructions to transform into deliciously fruity, spiced biscuits

    Easy
  • Fortune cookies

    Fortune cookies

    Fill homemade fortune cookies with personalised messages for a customised treat – ideal for any occasion, such as Chinese New Year, Christmas, Valentine's Day, birthdays and weddings

    More effort
  • Gingerbread syrup

    Gingerbread syrup

    This simple syrup makes a lovely homemade gift and adds a festive flavour to drinks and desserts – stir into hot chocolate, warm apple juice or Prosecco, or drizzle over ice cream

    Easy
  • Quick pickled onions

    Quick pickled onions

    These colourful, spiced sweet and sour onions add piquancy to a ploughman’s, or a sharp finish to Mexican food – an ideal edible gift to make ahead and pop in a homemade hamper

    Easy
  • Marinated goat’s cheese

    Marinated goat’s cheese

    A refreshing alternative to a full cheeseboard, this zesty thyme and chilli treat can be made ahead and given as a gift – just wrap up and add a box of good-quality crackers and chutney

    Easy
  • Millionaire’s ice cream bombe

    Millionaire’s ice cream bombe

    This spectacular Christmas showstopper is covered in crunchy Maltesers and makes for an enticing alternative pudding to end your festive feast

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