Ginger & Christmas pud cheesecake with ginger sauce

A set pudding is perfect for entertaining – this one has a creamy texture, dotted with fruit sponge and ginger loaf

Chocolate coconut banoffee pie

A dazzling dessert with bourbon biscuit base, caramel layer, creamy coconut topping and banana toffee

Prawn cakes with coriander sambal

A starter or nibble inspired by South Africa, with a hint of inspiration from India. It’s low fat too

Tropical muesli bowls

This is just the thing to lift your spirits in
the morning

Braised peas with bacon, lentils & cod

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Peas are in season in June and are delicious fresh, but frozen ones often have just as much taste

Chocolate orange & Grand Marnier truffle cake

This naughty pudding is the perfect way to use up all those Christmas Chocolate Oranges. A definite winner

Vegetable tagine with almond & chickpea couscous

A take on a traditional Moroccan dish, this quick tagine will have you thinking of Arabian nights

Cauliflower vinaigrette

Forget memories of mushy cauliflower from school. This punchy salad goes brilliantly with cold meats

Simple seafood platter

Raid your local fishmongers for a selection to suit your budget and you have an instant impressive starter

Rudolph’s snowball carrot muffins

Get the children to create their own Christmas magic with these fluffy muffins, perfect for Rudolph and Santa