Pair these sweet-and-savoury crackers with creamy brie for Christmas snacking. They also make a great gift – just package them up in an airtight container
Enjoy a savoury twist on the classic mince pie by working sharp cheddar into the pastry – it pairs wonderfully with the rich, fruity mincemeat
Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.
Use a slow cooker, if you like, to make this pulled pork. Pork shoulder is a budget-friendly cut, so it’s a great way to feed a crowd without breaking the bank
Use up that Christmas turkey carcass with this light but flavour-packed rice dish. Top with coriander leaves, crispy chilli oil and crispy onions to serve
Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.
Serve these moreish mini pork ribs flavoured with clementines and chilli jam as part of a buffet or as canapes. They’re ideal at Christmas to serve a crowd
Transform leftover Yorkshire puddings into a comforting bread and butter pudding. If you don’t have lemon curd, marmalade or jam will work well
Draw on the Dubai chocolate trend in this baked cheesecake. With a kataifi pastry base, pistachio filling and chocolate ganache topping, it’s a showstopper
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
We cooked this dish after [my husband] Neil had been out fishing and had caught a fresh-water trout. It’s the stuffing that makes this such a delicious dish; just soften onions and garlic in butter and mix it with the breadcrumbs, fresh herbs, almonds and slices of lemon. Trout is quite forgiving so you can use any mix of herbs you fancy. The stuffing would work just as well with a whole salmon or with small sea breams or seabass.
I really like cooking fish en papillote, and you could certainly use the sealed paper technique here – just cut a big sheet of baking paper to line the oven tray. Once the fish is in and drizzled with the oil, gently bring the sides together, being careful not to wrap the fish too tightly, then crimp to seal and cook as per the instructions below.
Try this Turkish street food using a shop-bought bread mix for ease. Topped with spiced halloumi and peppers, it’s a tasty lunch to make for the family
