Toasted bread sauce

Make a vegan version of bread sauce for the Christmas dinner table. Make it ahead, if you like, to save on time – store in the fridge for up to two days

Chorizo, rocket & preserved lemon calzones

Fill these flavour-packed calzone ahead, then bake straight from the freezer when you’re busy. The combo of spicy chorizo and smoky paprika pastry is divine

Soda farls

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with soda farls – an Irish soda bread flattened into a circle and divided into four ‘farls’. Eat warm with butter

Pumpkin cornbread with whipped jalapeño butter

Spread a wedge of cornbread with some spiced jalapeño butter for a knockout combination served with a chilli con carne. It’s fantastic sharing food

Belgian buns

Indulge in these moreish Belgian buns as an afternoon treat with a cup of tea. They’re filled with lemon curd and topped with icing and a glacé cherry

Cheese, chive & ham tear-and-share bread

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

Bake this satisfying pull-apart loaf, stuffed with oozy cheese, mustard and ham. You can use any cheese you have in the fridge

Meatball & garlic bread traybake

Make this comforting meatball and garlic bread traybake for a dinner the whole family will enjoy. You could buy a pack of meatballs if you’re short on time

Cheese, Marmite & spinach pinwheels

Make these easy pinwheels with cheddar, Marmite and spinach flavours to serve with soup or as part of a family picnic. Freeze before baking, if you prefer

Welsh rarebit

Indulge in a slice of bubbling, golden-brown, cheesy Welsh rarebit for a satisfying lunch. Serve piping hot from the grill with plenty of chopped chives

Cheese-stuffed garlic dough balls with a tomato sauce dip

Impress family and friends with the ultimate sharing starter: cheesy, moreish garlic dough balls. With a tomato-based dipping sauce, they make an ideal addition to any Italian-inspired menu