Feta & cucumber bites

These decorative canapés look impressive when laid out – flavour your ricotta cheese filling with dill and garlic

Stollen mince pies

Two festive giants collide in these shortcrust pastry bakes with marzipan, madeira cake and mincemeat

White mulled wine

Lighten up your winter warmer by switching red wine and heavy spices for light cider, vanilla and elderflower cordial

Salted caramel sauce

Add a little salt to your caramel sauce before pouring liberally on sponge puddings, ice cream and any sweet treat you fancy

Sticky maple-glazed parsnips with pecans

Spruce up your roots by adding crunchy nuts and caramelise with sweet maple syrup

Butternut soup shots with crispy pancetta soldiers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Serve squash soup in individual espresso cups with bacon toast for dipping as a cute party canapé

Ginger & sesame sprouts

Try out this new side dish, which adds fresh and light Asian flavours to traditional winter favourite, Brussels sprouts

Hasselback potato gratin

A Scandinavian bake with herbs and butter – cutting the spuds really thin helps them to crisp up nicely

Crispy golden spuds

Crunchy roast potatoes that work every time – use a touch of turmeric for colour and bay and stock for flavour

Butternut squash & sage soup

This vibrant orange pumpkin blend is a healthy way to warm up – served with herbs and a drizzle of honey