‘Panforte’ pies

The traditional Italian dessert is turned into a pretty hand-held nutty pie with chocolate and figs, plus an orange liqueur cream topping

Passion-mango delight with coconut whip

These individual pudding pots are a taste of the tropical. The light fruit mousse is topped with a creamy whip laced with coconut liqueur

Baked camembert pie for sharing

Baked cheese gets even more indulgent. A layer of quince or cranberry jelly adds an extra dimension to this group-sized starter

Chocolate chip mince pies

Get the kids involved with BBC Good Food food editor Barney’s child-friendly chocolate mince pies

St Lucia saffron buns

Edd Kimber creates a version of Swedish sweet rolls. They’re traditionally served in December but work well served at breakfast all year round

Zimtsterne (Cinnamon stars)

Edd Kimber creates a version of these German spiced cookies- they’re chewy, crisp and similar to an almond macaroon

Mincemeat Chelsea buns

Sticky buns are made even fruitier with a layer of juicy mincemeat, dried apricots and glace cherries. Add plenty of spice and top with sugar glaze

Sausage & parmesan cobbler

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Warm your cockles with a hearty sausage stew topped with parmesan cheese cobbler swirls – serve with extra bread or crispy baked potatoes

Lighter Chinese chilli beef

Don’t reach for the takeaway menu, try this beef stir-fry recipe instead. It’s just as tasty as your favourite Chinese and healthier too.

Squash & blue cheese Wellington

Having one of these vegetarian pastry rolls in the freezer is ideal for entertaining at the last minute, or as a vegetarian Christmas main

Crab lasagne

A creamy pasta bake with crab, cod and leeks that can be made ahead and frozen, then baked for an occasion

Toasted marshmallow & ginger cake

Decorative Italian meringue masks a spicy, moist ginger cake layered with ginger buttercream- an amazing bake!