Homemade cherry pie

Make this classic pie while cherries are in season. It’s the perfect summer dessert, served just warm with plenty of ice cream.

Christmas pudding buns

Turn leftover Christmas pudding into these sweet buns. ‘Tangzhong’ is the Chinese word for the roux-like paste that gives the buns their soft, fluffy texture

Gingerbread cookies

Put your feet up and enjoy these spiced gingerbread cookies with a hot drink – they’re made with cloves, ginger, cinnamon and dark molasses

‘Panettone’ bread pudding

Reinvent panettone into an indulgent bread and butter pudding to serve a crowd for dessert. Enjoy with cream, crème fraîche or clotted cream

Spiced rice & beans

Serve this spicy rice and beans as a side dish to grilled meats and salads. It’s great as part of a big feast to share with family and friends

Stovetop lamb biryani

Make a dish that brings people together with a classic biriyani. It’s ideal as a feasting centrepiece when you have family and friends over for dinner

Chipotle turkey tacos

Use up leftover turkey and gravy from Christmas in this low-effort take on birria tacos. It’s perfect for Boxing Day

Cheesy dauphinoise pie

Make use of your Christmas cheeseboard leftovers by transforming them into a hearty, warming pie

Bubble & squeak hash

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

Try a Christmassy twist on a classic brunch. To make the recipe easier and create extra texture, we’ve chopped the leftover vegetables rather than mashing them

Roasted pear, walnut & honey crostini

Top toasted baguette slices with ricotta, roasted pears, walnuts and thyme-infused honey to make these easy canapes. They’re also perfect for a Christmas buffet