Christmas mess

Take the classic summer Eton mess combo of cream and meringue and give it a festive twist with frozen mixed berries, cinnamon and blackcurrant liqueur

Plum pudding

A traditional, long-life Christmas plum pudding that’s deliciously dark, rich and fruity

Turkey & coriander burgers with guacamole

These healthy burgers are full of vitamin C and use low-fat turkey flavoured with herbs and topped with spicy avocado

Spicy plum & apple chutney

This multi-purpose chutney can add zing to sandwiches or makes a great dip for poppadums

Apricot & orange blossom jam

Preserve the sweet flavour of summer apricots in a homemade jam flavoured with lemon and flower water

Creamy salmon & chive bows

Five ingredients is all you’ll need for this fresh and light pasta dish of gravadlax and cream cheese

Squid, samphire & pea salad

A seafood salad using dressed calamari rings and samphire, a green coastal plant that tastes of the ocean

Strawberry & Pimm’s jelly

A match made in heaven – sweet, ripe strawberries set in a jelly with the traditional fruit cup liquor – served with cream, of course

No-fail Yorkies

Perfect for mopping up gravy, these soft but crisp Yorkshire puddings will rise every time thanks to a great batter

Nearly spring peas

A simple and versatile side dish of braised peas and lettuce that’s fresh, healthy and low fat