Cheese & tomato macaroni with chipolatas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Mac 'n' cheese gets even more comforting. Add a layer of sausages and semi-dried tomatoes for an extra element

Lamb & dauphinoise hotpot

Savour every mouthful of this rich, comforting pie with red wine gravy and potato topping

Mini choc-orange cheesecake tarts

Use a chocolate chip cookie dough as the base for these citrus tarts with cream cheese topping and mandarin decoration

Bakewell trifles

These cherry and almond desserts will really impress your guests. The amaretti biscuits give it a special touch

Cheat’s salted caramels

These cheat's sweets make a great addition to a party spread or gift hamper. Use chocolate caramels and cover with edible gold

Ice cream bombe

Use up leftover fruitcake or Christmas pudding in this ice cream basin bombe with dark rum, raisins and caramel sauce

Posh ice cream sandwiches

Jazz up the classic ice cream sandwich with retro pink wafers, chopped pistachios and a touch of white chocolate

Pizzadillas

Create ‘pizza’ wedges using flour tortillas and a cheese and tomato filling. We added salami, but olives or mushrooms work as veggie options

Tex-Mex cheese dip

Try chips and dip with a difference. Blend feta with soured cream and sprinkle over chillies, jalapen?os, sweetcorn and coriander

Sticky duck sliders

Mini bread rolls make for great party food. Fill with aromatic crispy duck topped with hoisin sauce, cucumber, spring onion and pineapple