Cheese stars

Show off your cooking skills and get in the festive spirit with these fun looking easy cheesy treats – they make great party snacks for grazing guests

Make-ahead Prosecco & wild mushroom gravy

Add some sparkle to this rich gravy in the form of a dash of Prosecco, to intensify the flavour. Get ahead of the game and make your gravy in advance

Crispy traybake stuffing

If your favourite part of the stuffing is the crispy bits, you'll love this recipe. It can be prepped up to two days in advance, then baked on the day

Game pie with cranberries & chestnuts

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Make this impressive looking pie and keep it in the fridge, ready for a lunch buffet. The simple hot water crust pastry is well worth the effort

Fig & pancetta American stuffing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Classic American stuffing is chunkier than the British version, but just as delicious. These meaty stuffing balls are baked to crispy golden perfection

Curried haddock kedgeree

A classic kedgeree designed to fill you with warmth and spice. This gluten-free family meal is an easy midweek fix

Duck Ham

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

If you want to try curing your own meat, this salted duck breast is easy, flavourful and will make you feel like a true kitchen pro

Chocolate & ginger honeycomb cheesecakes

These quick and easy puds are indulgent, crunchy and ready in minutes. Who could say no to Crunchie and ginger nut cheesecake pots?

Rustic vegetable soup

This vegetarian soup is packed with vegetables and lentils – it's healthy, low fat and full of flavour. To bulk it up, why not add borlotti beans or chicken?

Pork & apple stew with parsley & thyme dumplings

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This healthy family supper has dumplings that soak up all the flavours of cider, mustard and a hint of apple, and it's 3 of your 5-a-day

Lardo & apple bruschetta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This melt-in-the-mouth pork fat with herbs and spices goes well with the sweetness of a Granny Smith and makes a delectable starter

Stuffed vine leaves

Georgina Savvides' traditional Greek recipe requires a little effort but makes a tasty vegetarian meal