Açaí smoothie

Açaí is a hero ingredient – reputed to be one of the best antioxidants, it makes the perfect base for a fruit smoothie. Combine with pineapple, strawberries and banana

Paxo, cheese & onion pie

Give bread pudding a festive twist with this zesty panettone-based version made in a bundt tin.

Christmas crêpe tree

Transform pancakes into a yuletide feast by arranging them in a tree shape and decorating with fruity ‘ornaments’ and a dusting of icing sugar ‘snow’

Mango & green bean salad with honey & passion fruit dressing

Enjoy this vibrant, summery salad. A sweet honey, warming chilli and tangy passion fruit dressing marries well with fragrant mangoes and crisp green beans

Egg custard

Treat the family to this baked egg custard for a comforting dessert. Serve warm or leave to cool in the fridge overnight and enjoy with poached fruit

Clementine-printed gift tags

Got leftover clementines or oranges? Use them to create bespoke Christmas name tags – they’re a beautiful and thoughtful addition to a festive gift

Quince jelly

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

Serve this rose-coloured quince jelly as part of a cheeseboard, or alongside pork or game dishes. It’s a great way to use up a glut of the fruit

Garden eggs stew with boiled green plantain

Try something different for dinner with this hearty African-inspired garden eggs (also known as white aubergine) stew with eggs and salted fish. Enjoy with green plantain

Gingerbread & honey loaf

Make our multifunctional ginger and honey loaf cake. Enjoy with yogurt and stewed fruit for a festive brunch, or try as a teatime treat slathered with butter

Greengage jam

Gather up gorgeous greengages to make a beautiful jam. Using fruit before it’s very ripe has a higher pectin content, so opt for these over softer options

Redcurrant jam

Have a glut of redcurrants? High in pectin, they’re a great ingredient for jams and jellies. If you prefer a seeded jam, simply omit sieving the fruit

Plum, raspberry jam & cardamom crumble squares

Add a layer of jam to bakes like these bars for a simple way to get more flavour. These moreish crumble squares are made with raspberry jam and plums