Stollen wreath

BBC Good Food’s show-stealing December 08 cover recipe – perfect if you fancy a change from the usual Christmas cake

Chicken with tomato & olives

A quick and easy one-pot dish for summer – great for using up leftover cooked chicken

Hot chocolate milkshakes

Break 200g plain chocolate (I used 70% cocoa) into cubes and put into a pan with 600ml full-fat milk. Gently heat until the chocolate melts, then bring almost to the boil, whisking regularly until even and smooth. Can be made ahead, then chilled for up to 2 days. Re-heat if necessary, whisking, then ladle or pour into heatproof glasses or mugs. Top with scoops vanilla ice cream and mini marshmallows. Add a nip of rum or brandy for the adults, if you like.

Chunky Mediterranean fish soup

Hoki has a firm white flesh which works well in this warming soup

Malt chocolate cheesecake

This crowd-pleasing dessert is made ahead, so all you have to do on the night is take it out of the fridge and bask in the glory

Lemon kisses

Who could resist a kiss? These dainty melt-in-the-mouth biscuits make a scrumptious addition to an afternoon tea spread

Cheese & jalapeno bites with salsa & mojitos

These moreish, easy-to-make wraps are perfect for a casual party

Simple pizza base

Everyone’s favourite Friday food tastes so much better when homemade and topped with your favourite ingredients

Beetroot, bacon & spring onions

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Beetroot and horseradish work brilliantly with beef – serve alongside Matt’s spiced beef recipe

Roasted pepper sauce for pasta or chicken

A superhealthy roasted pepper pasta sauce recipe that’s versatile and tasty