Crab-stuffed avocados

Stuffing the cavity of a halved avocado has
to be one of the easiest ways to serve it, and
this crab filling can be made ahead

Sugar-dusted snowflake cake

Give your Christmas cake a stylish and professional finish this year with this sparkling decoration idea

Turkey tonnato salad

Tuna mayo on turkey may sound like an odd combination, but trust us! This Italian-style light lunch dish is the perfect remedy for Christmas excesses

Potted ham

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This simple starter is a great way to use up leftover ham and you can freeze it ahead

From-the-freezer mince pies

Keep these festive favourites nice and simple or spice things up with some imaginative twists

Omelette wedges

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
With this easy-to-follow recipe your kids can treat you to breakfast… get printing off copies now

Creamy mashed potatoes

This healthy mashed potato uses clever substitutions to reduce fat and calories but maintain a rich creaminess

Lychee & ginger sorbet

This refreshing make-ahead dessert is a cooling way to finish off a Chinese-themed dinner party

Butternut, maple & pecan lattice pie

Spiced and glowing gold, this pie is pure autumn on a plate. Use butternut squash or your Halloween pumpkin

Baked feta with chilli & oregano

Indulge in this moreish, Mediterranean side dish with chunks of bread and plenty of summer salads