Christmas Snowball

This classic Avocaat cocktail gets some extra pep from warming ginger and a splash of Babysham

Roast parsnips with maple syrup & rosemary

Bring out the sweetness of this classic roast accompaniment with maple syrup and sprigs of rosemary for a low-fat yet delicious side dish

Cauliflower cheese with walnuts & crumbs

Chunks of cauliflower are smothered in creamy cheese sauce, scattered with bread and walnuts, then crisped in the oven in this classic side dish

Mustard Yorkies

Fluffy Yorkshire puddings are a comfort food classic, perfect as a side for roast dinner – give yours a kick with wholegrain mustard

Gingerbread Bûche de Noël

Give the classic chocolate Bûche a makeover with festive flavours of ginger, cinnamon, treacle and golden syrup and creamy butter icing

Chocolate orange & cranberry red velvet bombe

This stunning festive dessert makes a great alternative to Christmas pudding, with a hidden cream cheese and cranberry filling

Lighter Lancashire hotpot

This easy lamb one pot takes classic comfort food and makes it healthier, without compromising on flavour

Malaysian mess

Spiced pineapple compote and crunchy meringues are bound by a soft dollop of coconut cream in this indulgent fruity Asian dessert

Salmon fish finger sandwich

Try this gourmet take on a classic with homemade salmon fish fingers, finished with a good dollop of tangy tartar sauce

Italian meatballs with orzo

Add a twist to classic spaghetti and meatballs with garlicky tomato sauce by using orzo pasta – ready in 30 minutes

Creamy cider & sausage braise with apples & mash

Pan-fry apples and onions with cider for a fresh take on the classic sausage and mash, made extra creamy with crème fraîche

Treacle apple tart

The apple and tangy lemon cuts through the syrup nicely in this pretty dessert – perfect if you normally find treacle tart too sweet