Gooey toffee puddings

Indulgent yet wonderfully light, these individual caramel sponges are baked with a sticky toffee sauce – keep in the freezer for a last-minute pud

Spiced salmon coulibiac

This make-ahead main of pastry-wrapped fish and rice is an extra-special way to serve seafood for a dinner party, spiced with cardamom, cloves and chilli

Raita

This minty sauce with a creamy yogurt base is a classic Indian side – this version has garam masala and ginger for a warming kick

Parsnip croquettes

This show-stealing side dish of roasted parsnips and creamy béchamel is breadcrumbed and deep-fried for crisp, golden bites

Roast sweet potato & onion tart with goat’s cheese

Top buttery puff pastry with caramelised onions and melted cheese for a festive buffet or dinner party winner that you can make ahead and freeze

Luxe fish pie

Salmon and smoked haddock are perfect partners in this creamy, cheesy fish dish – freeze ahead and thaw for a make-ahead dinner party main

Honey-crushed swede

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This sweet and spiced side dish pairs beautifully with meats such as glazed ham, roast chicken or sausages

Chocolate orange cheesecake

This decadent, make-ahead dessert is perfect for a festive dinner party or buffet, with a zesty cream cheese filling and dark chocolate biscuit base

Alaskan yule log

Arctic roll meets baked Alaska in this ice cream filled chocolate log topped with meringue – an impressive dessert to make ahead for a dinner party

Shukhi – warm beetroot & mushroom salad

This Ukrainian dish is traditionally eaten at Christmas – serve on toasted rye bread for a crostini-like starter or party canapé