Sweet grazing wreath

Create a dessert centrepiece without spending hours in the kitchen. This sweet grazing wreath is great fun at Christmas, but is perfect for any party

Veggie sausage swirl

Combine plant-based sausages with nuts and apricots to make this showstopping sausage swirl. It will be loved by vegetarians and meat-eaters alike

Chicken & mushroom wellington

Make a celebration supper for two with this chicken and mushroom wellington. Cut into golden pastry to find a creamy, garlicky inside – perfection

Maple-glazed garlic & parsley turkey roulade

Prepare this rolled turkey breast joint ahead, so all you have to do is put it in the oven, then carve into neat, spiralled slices

Smoked haddock dauphinoise

Add smoked haddock to dauphinoise to make an easier, freeze-ahead fish pie. It’s a great fuss-free dinner when you have family or friends over

Chocolate orange baked cheesecake

Make a dessert that’s the talk of the party with this creamy, rich chocolate orange cheesecake

Crispy duck with clementines

Treat yourself to duck for dinner, roasted with shallots and sweet clementines. Leave the duck to chill overnight with a salt rub for crisp, golden skin

Triple-cheese croquettes with cranberry sauce

Make the most of any leftover Christmas cheese with these croquettes. Once fried, they have a crisp shell and wonderfully oozy, melty middle

White chocolate & ginger florentines

Wish someone a happy Christmas with some lovingly presented homemade white chocolate & ginger florentines – they’re sweet, chewy and irresistible

How to cook Brussels sprouts

Serve the perfect side of sprouts at Christmas with our classic recipe. Plus, read our tips on buying, cooking and freezing this gorgeous green veg, plus recipe variations.