Mulled Port & lemon

If you find mulled wine too heavy, try this refreshing alternative Christmas drink, served in 'frosted' glasses

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

Brandy syrup cream

This fluffy, boozy whipped cream makes an indulgent topping for festive desserts – perfect with Christmas pudding or mince pies

Hazelnut crunch mince pies

Jazz up your homemade mince pies by adding grated apple and orange zest – try a pretty star shaped lid, finished with a crisp nutty topping

No-fuss fish pie

Get the kids in the kitchen to help make this easy fish pie recipe. They’ll love the creamy filling and crisp topping, and it’s 2 of your 5 a day, too

Rabbit au vin

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Swap the traditional coq for rabbit in this rich French stew made with shallots, carrots, bacon and mushrooms in a red wine sauce

Nutty Florentine bars

This clever tray bake combines a buttery shortbread base with a Florentine inspired topping – finished with cherries and dark chocolate

Salted caramel pear puffs

These individual fruity desserts are a cross between a Yorkshire pudding and a French clafoutis – bake, then drench in salted caramel sauce

Lentil shepherd’s pie with celeriac & butter bean mash

Lighten up a family favourite with this vegetarian shepherd’s pie – mash celeriac and white beans with cream cheese for a low-GI topping

Moroccan-spiced cottage pies

Spice up traditional cottage pie with Middle Eastern flavours and add chickpeas to the mashed topping for a more exotic beef mince recipe

Coconut ice cream with mango & passion fruit

Sweet mango and tangy lime make a great topping for ice cream in this easy, fruity dessert

Smoked haddock & chorizo salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Smoky fish and spicy chorizo pair beautifully in this light, easy salad – toast crusty white bread with olive oil for crunchy homemade croutons