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

Giant cinnabun

Take cinnamon whirls to a new level of indulgence with this giant version. Perfect for a party, it takes a little more effort but the results are well worth it

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

Chorizo croquetas with aïoli

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Try a new way to use chorizo, with these fabulous croquetas served with garlic mayonnaise. They require a little effort, but make a great starter or party snack

Vegan Christmas pudding brownies

Make brownies fabulously festive by adding Christmas pudding into the mix. They’re dairy-free, so they’re perfect for vegans, too

Chilli, maple & ginger glazed vegan cocktail sausages

Enjoy these vegan cocktail sausages with a chilli, maple syrup and ginger glaze as part of a buffet or party. They’re perfect for serving over the Christmas season

Thai green curry

Forget buying a jar of ready-made sauce and make an aromatic Thai green curry from scratch. This recipe makes more curry paste than needed, but you can freeze the rest for next time

Vegan hot chocolate

Use oat milk to make a seriously creamy hot chocolate. Try it with maple syrup if you prefer it a bit sweeter, or add a touch of spice or vegan marshmallows

Crispy onion & bread sauce

Elevate bread sauce by adding buttery, crisp onions. It’s an ideal condiment for the Christmas dinner table or to serve with your Sunday roast

Microwave honey & fennel-glazed carrots

Toss baby carrots in a fennel and honey butter and serve at a Christmas feast. They look special, and best of all, don’t take up any hob space

Taleggio & tarragon cauliflower cheese

Enjoy this extra-indulgent take on cauliflower cheese, with three different cheeses and tarragon. It’s the perfect side dish in a Christmas feast

Vegan date & chocolate bread & butter pudding

Use soya milk to make this delicious vegan bread pudding. Dates, cinnamon and vanilla all bring sweetness, so you don’t need to add lots of sugar