Fruity turkey tagine

Freshen up Christmas leftovers of turkey, carrots and parsnips with ras el hanout in this sweet and spicy Moroccan stew

Christmas Snowball

This classic Avocaat cocktail gets some extra pep from warming ginger and a splash of Babysham

Lobster muffins with poached egg, caviar, spinach & hollandaise

Turn Eggs Benedict into a gourmet treat, perfect for a celebration breakfast or indulgent brunch – use shop bought muffins to save time

Mincemeat samosas

Give mince pies a makeover with this alternative recipe – all the festive flavour wrapped up in sheets of filo pastry and baked until crisp

Brandy syrup cream

This fluffy, boozy whipped cream makes an indulgent topping for festive desserts – perfect with Christmas pudding or mince pies

Carrot & tarragon purée

This super simple, yet delicious, side dish has just three ingredients – perfect for no-fuss entertaining or with a laid-back Sunday roast

Red cabbage with juniper & pears

Swap apple for wedges of pear, which go beautifully with the garlic, juniper and cinnamon in this colourful side dish

Celeriac & potato gratin

In this indulgent side dish, vegetables are layered up with a creamy sauce, caramelised onions, and flavours of nutmeg, garlic and thyme

Savoy cabbage with shallots & fennel seeds

Soften shallots before stir-frying with cabbage and fennel seeds for a low fat, healthy side dish – perfect with a hearty roast dinner

Cauliflower cheese with walnuts & crumbs

Chunks of cauliflower are smothered in creamy cheese sauce, scattered with bread and walnuts, then crisped in the oven in this classic side dish