Gingerbread Bellini

Capture all the flavours of the classic Christmas ginger biscuit in this simple Prosecco cocktail you can make in minutes – ideal for fuss-free festive entertaining

Stollen sour

Sweet and sophisticated, this spiced cocktail with amaretto and Madeira makes a perfect Christmas party drink, topped with a festive dried fruit cocktail stick

Marzipan-in-the-middle bundt cake

Half-cake, half-stollen, this last-minute Christmas bake doesn't need to mature, and is bursting with festive flavours, mixed spice, dried fruit and nuts

Tarte tatin

Dark and sticky caramel, sweet apples and crisp pastry combine to make this heavenly French dessert, and with Raymond Blanc's recipe you can make it to perfection every time

Chickpea & nut burgers with sweet potato chips

These veggie burgers taste delicious hot or cold. Roll into small balls, making them into falafel if you prefer

Braised chestnuts, apples & Brussels sprouts

Spruce up your sprouts with pan-fried apples and sweet, melting chestnuts to give this classic Christmas side dish a delicious French twist

Sautéed potatoes with bacon lardons & persillade

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This fabulous French side dish of pan-fried potatoes and salty smoked bacon is finished with garlic and herbs, and pairs perfectly with roast meats and poultry

Chilli & ginger squash with kale & quinoa

This hearty five of your five-a-day supper easily serves two, with enough leftovers for lunch for one the next day

Comté cheese soufflé

Raymond Blanc's recipe for this sumptuous dinner party starter, with a luxurious cheesy sauce, is guaranteed to impress – use gruyère or emmenthal cheese, if you prefer

Roast roots with goat’s cheese & spinach

This easy, one-tray vegetarian lunch is packed with naturally sweet vegetables to help keep sugar-cravings at bay