Mincemeat banana bread

Start Christmas Day with a delicious breakfast you can make ahead of time. Banana bread is a family favourite, and mincemeat takes it up a notch

Jessica’s magical Christmas cake

Dazzle guests with this fab cake. Designed by eight-year-old Jessica Whitlow in our magical Christmas cake competition, it features three flavoured sponges

Singapore-style nyonya curry

GF member Suzanne Bloor shares her go-to Friday night dish: a simplified chicken curry with South East Asian influences. Ideal for a family of four

Pomegranate & rosemary non-alcoholic Christmas punch

Treat family and friends this Christmas season to a flavourful festive punch. Made from a non-alcoholic botanical drink, it’s a fabulous booze-free option

Smoky chickpea soup with herbs and yogurt

Add a flavoured stock pot to give a subtle kick to this smoky chickpea soup. Whether for lunch or supper, it’s a dish the whole family will enjoy

Spiced apple cupcakes

Make these extra special spiced apple cupcakes as a gift for family and friends at Christmastime. Kids will love getting involved in the decorating

Easy biscotti

Make these easy biscotti to serve with coffee, or dip into chocolate and present in a tin to give to family and friends

Macaroni cheese lasagne

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Feeling a bit fuzzy or need some comfort? Mac ‘n’ cheese and lasagne are sure to do the trick – and here we’ve combined them for the ultimate indulgent dish

Cauliflower cheese steak & cannellini bean gratin with sage crumbs

Enjoy this cheesy cauliflower and cannellini bean gratin as a veggie centrepiece in a family feast, or try as a side dish to accompany a meat main course

Chocolate orange brownie tart

Wow family and friends with this chocolate orange brownie tart. With a crumbly pastry base, it’s a deliciously decadent dessert course or anytime treat

Rocky road clusters

Treat family and friends to these moreish rocky road clusters. They make a great gift at Christmas, or a sweet treat to serve with a cuppa

Vegan truffles

Make these gorgeous vegan truffles as a snack or an edible gift for family and friends. They’re made with dairy-free chocolate and plant-based milk