Potted shrimp & crab crumpets with bay & chive brown butter

Enjoy these shrimp and crab crumpets as a breakfast or starter for Christmas Day. The filling can be made in advance, but will need gently reheating

Cranberry & orange linzer cookies

Make these linzer cookies for the Christmas biscuit tin. Filled with cranberry and orange and finished with icing sugar, they also make great festive gifts

Next level black forest gateau

Rework this retro crowdpleaser with a thicker, creamier filling and more chocolate for pure indulgence. It’s the perfect centrepiece dessert

‘Plain cheese pizza’ cups

Serve these bite-sized pizzas while you’re snuggled on the sofa to watch a Christmas movie – the name is a nod to Kevin’s favourite pizza in Home Alone

Feta & lamb meatball bake

Rustle up this lamb meatball bake for an easy weeknight dinner. It’s also smart enough for entertaining served with a green salad on the side

Reindeer peanut butter thumbprint cookies

Bake a batch of these sweet reindeer cookies on Christmas Eve to leave out for Santa. Kids will love helping out and adding Rudolph’s jammy red nose!

Prawn ravioli & spinach lasagne

Use shop-bought prawn ravioli to make this creamy, layered pasta bake with tomatoes and spinach – on the table in just 35 minutes

Gingerbread granola

Prep a batch of this spiced granola to make breakfast feel a bit more special over the holidays. Serve with milk or yogurt and sliced clementines

Green bean casserole

Make this easy green bean and mushroom casserole as a side to accompany a main course. You could add cheese to the white sauce if you like

Chorizo & greens warm salad

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

Use shortcut ingredients like roasted peppers and a pouch of cooked grains to bring this chorizo and kale salad together in minutes. It’s an ideal midweek meal