Mincemeat, apple & marzipan wreath
This festive bake can be served warm with thick cream or custard as dessert or, once cool, slice into wedges and serve with a cup of tea
This festive bake can be served warm with thick cream or custard as dessert or, once cool, slice into wedges and serve with a cup of tea
This easy fruit cake by one of our younger readers, Bree Hamilton, is simple, uses storecupboard ingredients and is perfect for a quick winter pick-me-up
This is a goes-with-everything colourful side salad. If you want to serve it over a few days, leave out the soft herbs as they will wilt in the dressing
This seasonal salad is super zingy and fresh. Use finely chopped lemon peel if you can't find kumquats
This deep-fried Indian street food makes a great party snack – crisp rounds of bread filled with chickpeas and potato, drizzled with a herb and spice water
The perfect last-minute dessert – this simple warming winter pudding is budget-friendly and delicious served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This low-fat Christmas side dish is the perfect sweet-savoury combination. Or try one of our simple twists using preserved lemon, ginger wine and bacon
No chickpeas in the cupboard? Use cannellini or kidney beans in this easy chicken dish with fragrant coriander couscous and a spicy harissa paste glaze
A healthier version of piccata veal, that's gluten free and dairy-free, cooked in a lemon butter sauce and served with crisp baby roast potatoes
Spice up a favourite breakfast with a little Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce, the perfect antidote for the morning after a big night of celebrations
This reduced-sugar dessert has a light mousse texture, a refreshing hint of mint and rich chocolate finish all at once – the perfect after dinner treat