Perfect mashed potatoes

Make this smooth and silky mash for the perfect side. It incorporates clever substitutions to reduce fat and calories, while remaining comfortingly creamy

Melty chilli cheese & thyme fondue dip

Serve this glorious melty cheese fondue dip when you’re hosting a gathering for friends. A base of sweet chilli jam balances the richness of brie and gruyère

Mulled cranberry juice

Combine the Christmas spices of cloves and cinnamon with clementines to make this mulled cranberry mocktail. It’s perfect for a small gathering

Air fryer boiled eggs

Swap the hob for the air-fryer to make boiled eggs. Simply reduce the cooking time for soft-boiled, or cook longer for hard-boiled

Pomegranate & sumac baked feta

Serving a crowd for Christmas? Garnished with festive red pomegranate seeds and green pistachios, this baked cheese starter will be star of any buffet

Warm peppermint eggnog

Make a peppermint version of classic eggnog your Christmas tipple this festive season. It serves one, but you can easily double the ingredients

Zesty Christmas sprout salad

Serve this salad at a Christmas buffet. With pomegranate seeds and festive colours, it will offset platters of meat and cheese

‘Marry me’ gnocchi

Indulge in this rich, cheesy bake – it’s just the thing for chilly days when you don’t want to leave the house. Serve with a fresh green salad

Chilli & lime black beans with coconut cream, crispy ginger & herbs

Use a jar of black beans in this plant-based dish with coconut, ginger and herbs. You can use canned, but jarred beans have more flavour and better texture

Next level profiteroles

Upgrade your Christmas dessert with our crisp, craquelin-topped profiteroles, filled with light cream and topped with an indulgent hot fudge sauce