Cupcake Christmas tree

Bake to impress with this stunning edible centrepiece – perfect for a Christmas party buffet, or as an alternative to Christmas pudding

Chicken & ham lasagne

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This comforting dish of layered pasta sheets, meat and spinach is topped with gooey, melted cheese – freeze now for entertaining later

Candy cane lollipops

These pretty sweet treats take just 15 minutes to make from just three ingredients – perfect as a last-minute edible gift or stocking filler

Snow globe hot chocolate

Marshmallows and strawberry laces transform into a snowman in this cute edible gift idea – a hot chocolate kit in a jam jar – perfect family fun

Hazelnut crunch mince pies

Jazz up your homemade mince pies by adding grated apple and orange zest – try a pretty star shaped lid, finished with a crisp nutty topping

Gingerbread Bûche de Noël

Give the classic chocolate Bûche a makeover with festive flavours of ginger, cinnamon, treacle and golden syrup and creamy butter icing

Chocolate orange & cranberry red velvet bombe

This stunning festive dessert makes a great alternative to Christmas pudding, with a hidden cream cheese and cranberry filling

Autumn crunchy crumble

Children will love helping to make this easy fruit pudding – apples, pears or plums are topped with crunchy crumble mix

Smoked haddock tarts

Smoked fish pairs beautifully with leeks and cream in this tartlet recipe from BBC Good Food Magazine reader Philip Friend

No-fuss fish pie

Get the kids in the kitchen to help make this easy fish pie recipe. They’ll love the creamy filling and crisp topping, and it’s 2 of your 5 a day, too