Let-it-glow Christmas cake

Try this snowy icing to jazz up a classic Christmas cake, then top with paper doilies and add LED tea lights for an extra special touch

Christmas crumble friands

A little like muffin, but with a light, almond middle and a chewy top – full of festive flavours like nuts, cinnamon and cardamom

Lobster muffins with poached egg, caviar, spinach & hollandaise

Turn Eggs Benedict into a gourmet treat, perfect for a celebration breakfast or indulgent brunch – use shop bought muffins to save time

Sausage & Bramley stuffing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This recipe will give you enough to stuff the Christmas turkey and also make a tasty stuffing loaf

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

Smoked haddock tarts

Smoked fish pairs beautifully with leeks and cream in this tartlet recipe from BBC Good Food Magazine reader Philip Friend

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

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

Venison meatball & wild mushroom stroganoff

Venison mince makes a tasty change from beef in this easy stew, with wild mushrooms, mustard, smoked paprika and soured cream

Gingerbread haunted house

Try your hand at this Halloween themed gingerbread house – don’t worry about home-made wonkiness, it all adds to the creepy effect

Funny face cookies

These hipster moustache and retro lip cookies are ideal as wedding favours or as part of a children's party buffet