Cauliflower & chestnut soup

This creamy, vegetarian soup, from Becky Lovatt, is a great way to use up leftover chestnuts, or use freshly roasted chestnuts for a more intense flavour

Chocolate orange cheesecake

This decadent, make-ahead dessert is perfect for a festive dinner party or buffet, with a zesty cream cheese filling and dark chocolate biscuit base

Alaskan yule log

Arctic roll meets baked Alaska in this ice cream filled chocolate log topped with meringue – an impressive dessert to make ahead for a dinner party

Roast sweet potato & onion tart with goat’s cheese

Top buttery puff pastry with caramelised onions and melted cheese for a festive buffet or dinner party winner that you can make ahead and freeze

Luxe fish pie

Salmon and smoked haddock are perfect partners in this creamy, cheesy fish dish – freeze ahead and thaw for a make-ahead dinner party main

Honey-crushed swede

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This sweet and spiced side dish pairs beautifully with meats such as glazed ham, roast chicken or sausages

Shukhi – warm beetroot & mushroom salad

This Ukrainian dish is traditionally eaten at Christmas – serve on toasted rye bread for a crostini-like starter or party canapé

Black & white rice salad with cumin-roasted butternut squash

This vibrant Persian side salad is studded with dried fruit, nuts and seeds and finished with crumbled feta – ideal to take along to a Christmas buffet

Grainy coconut ice cream

Pack a triple hit of coconut into this exotic homemade iced treat, which can be made with or without an ice cream maker

Spanish skewers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A nod to traditional tapas, these freezable party canapés of potatoes, red pepper and chorizo can be made in advance