Caramelised onion chutney & soured cream dip with air fryer crisps

Use up any leftover chutney from your Christmas cheeseboard to make this easy dip – it will be perfect for a Twixmas or new year party

Triple-cheese croquettes with cranberry sauce

Make the most of any leftover Christmas cheese with these croquettes. Once fried, they have a crisp shell and wonderfully oozy, melty middle

Pumpkin pickle

Make your own Christmas hamper and be sure to add this seasonal pumpkin pickle. It can be served with cold meats, cheese or a slice of warm savoury pie

Candied rosemary walnuts

Serve these moreish candied rosemary walnuts with soft cheese, or on baked camembert. They make an excellent gift at Christmas for any cheese lover

Cheesy oatcakes with soft cheese & grapes

Serve these cheesy oatcakes with soft cheese and grapes as a snack or in place of dessert. If you can’t find oatmeal, use roughly blitzed porridge oats

Manchego & chorizo melting biscuits

Bake a batch of these moreish manchego and chorizo biscuits to serve as part of a cheeseboard. They make a lovely edible gift at Christmas, too

Beetroot, grape & apple relish

Make this sweet, tangy relish up to two weeks in advance so it's ready for your Christmas cheeseboard. It's a great partner to hard cheeses like cheddar or aged gouda

Honeyed apricots with thyme

Pair these sweet, fragrant apricots with a soft cheese, like goat's cheese, on your Christmas cheeseboard 

Squash & chestnut crackers

Impress veggie guests this Christmas with these butternut squash and chestnut puff pastry crackers. Serve with vegetarian gravy and plenty of trimmings

Raclette

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Raclette is the ultimate cheesy sharing platter and an après-ski tradition. Try it for an informal party served with potatoes, cured meats and crusty baguette