Sweet potato dhal with curried vegetables

This rich and comforting spicy lentil dish, topped with lightly curried vegetables, is delicious served with creamy yogurt and zesty lime

Mini elf doughnuts

Don’t let Santa’s elves get left out this Christmas! Kids will love to help bake and decorate these tiny treats and leave them by their stockings – and you can add some carrots for Rudolph too

Apple pie cookie kit

This jar of cookie ingredients makes an original gift for a favourite teacher – simply pop in a jar and add a label with the cooking instructions to transform into deliciously fruity, spiced biscuits

Fortune cookies

Fill homemade fortune cookies with personalised messages for a customised treat – ideal for any occasion, such as Chinese New Year, Christmas, Valentine's Day, birthdays and weddings

Triple cheese & bacon Dauphinoise

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Smoked bacon and a triple hit of gooey, melted cheese takes this classic dish of layered potatoes and double cream to the next level of indulgence – a showstopping side for a dinner party

Pecan mince pie

Take this beautiful mincemeat, nut-topped tart along to a festive buffet or serve with an indulgent brandy cream as an alternative to the traditional Christmas pud

Peppermint candy cane Battenberg

This checkerboard cake, with alternating red peppermint and vanilla sponges, makes a stunning Christmas gift or party centrepiece – why not get older children to have a go with this fun, festive project?

Caramelised onion quiche with cheddar & bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Make quiche Lorraine to perfection every time with this easy recipe for a crisp pastry base and rich smoked bacon, cheese and thyme filling

Salted fruit ’n’ nut bark

This super-simple slab of swirled dark and white chocolate is studded with chopped mixed nuts and dried fruit – break into chunky shards and pop in a homemade hamper as an edible gift

Gingerbread syrup

This simple syrup makes a lovely homemade gift and adds a festive flavour to drinks and desserts – stir into hot chocolate, warm apple juice or Prosecco, or drizzle over ice cream