Little toffee apple cake

Get children aged 8-14 inspired in the kitchen by making an afternoon tea treat

Roasted chestnut & herb pesto pasta with mushrooms

This seasonal pesto is a good way of using up any herbs that are knocking around the kitchen

Honey mustard sausages with tomatoes & eggs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Fed up of frying? Cook your full English in the oven on a single tray for ultimate ease

Mint chocolate truffles

Make chocolate truffles as an impressive accompaniment to after-dinner coffee, or box them up and give them as gifts

Roasted red pepper shots

A smart, quick and easy canapé that’s ideal for a crowd and can be frozen to help you get ahead

Fruity biscotti

The perfect make-ahead gift, these will keep for up to a month after baking and look really impressive

Pickled pears

A stylish and gorgeous treat, spooned out of the jar with a little of the syrup

Sticky clementine cake with cheesecake cream

This golden, citrus-packed pud will bring a little ray of sunshine to your table this Christmas

Boxing Day soup

Use up your leftover Christmas Day vegetables in this comforting winter soup

Chicken skewers with satay dip

If you’re looking for a quick dinner party canapé you can’t go far wrong with this easy classic