Crab, avocado & herby hollandaise tarts

These versatile crab tarts are perfect for Christmas or celebratory meals

Blackberry & clotted cream shortcake

A classic teatime treat made using ingredients that are proud to be British

Apricot crème brûlée tart

A fresh, fruity and creamy dessert

Three-cheese cheesecake

The ultimate American dessert

Isaac & Scout’s Christmas cake

This delightfully indulgent-looking Christmas cake is so simple that even the children can lend a hand

Blitz-&-bake sticky toffee Christmas pud

This deliciously moist alternative to the traditional pudding was conjured up by combining sticky toffee pudding and carrot cake

Crab & ginger tart with a chilli dressing

Lesley Waters gives us her modern, British take on quiche

Miniature omelettes with ricotta

These little omelettes – called frittatine in Italian – make a wonderful appetizer

Soy roast duck with hoisin gravy

Tender duck breasts with subtle Chinese spice, finished with a ginger-infused oriental gravy

Dazzling beetroot-cured salmon

This salmon needs to be made at least three days ahead, which means very little work to do on Christmas day