Glitz & glam bauble fancies

Easily turn a classic fruitcake into cute personalised gifts or place markers for Christmas lunch with fondant icing and cocktail

Let-it-glow Christmas cake

Try this snowy icing to jazz up a classic Christmas cake, then top with paper doilies and add LED tea lights for an extra special touch

Classic iced holly cake

This is the perfect decoration for your Christmas fruitcake if you’re unsure of your piping skills – this pretty and easy icing is sure to impress

Ham & stem ginger thins

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This simple canapé is easy to assemble and has only three ingredients, yet looks great as part of a party platter or buffet

Mini croque monsieurs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Turn a comfort food classic into a cute canapé with these mini melted cheese and ham toasties on cocktail sticks – perfect for a party or buffet

Chorizo with celeriac remoulade

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These elegant meaty canapés combine salty slices of chorizo with a creamy celeriac and mayonnaise filling – great for parties

Sunday morning baked eggs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These creamy, indulgent eggs are baked in individual ramekins with cream, cheese and tarragon – perfect for a lazy weekend brunch

Brummie bacon cakes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These brunch cakes from Birmingham are similar to savoury scones, with cheese, tomato ketchup and Worcester sauce – perfect with eggs

Brussels sprout, bacon & stilton pizzettas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Ciabatta bread mix is the perfect cheat to get quick homemade pizza dough – top with leftover Brussels sprouts, blue cheese and sage

Ham & watercress salad with clementine dressing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Use up leftover festive ingredients such as ham, hazelnuts, cranberries and clementines in this light salad – perfect after a week of indulgence

Mincemeat samosas

Give mince pies a makeover with this alternative recipe – all the festive flavour wrapped up in sheets of filo pastry and baked until crisp

Sprouts with crispy prosciutto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Dress simply steamed or boiled Brussels sprouts with butter, lemon and crispy prosciutto for a gluten-free side dish for a festive dinner