Christmas pudding cake

Make your Christmas cake extra-special with a festive design. This cute-looking Christmas pudding topping is simple, and takes just 30 minutes to assemble

Christmas light cake

Wow guests with our fairy light Christmas cake topping, made with fondant icing and sugared almonds. You could also use jelly sweets, if you like

Jessica’s magical Christmas cake

Dazzle guests with this fab cake. Designed by eight-year-old Jessica Whitlow in our magical Christmas cake competition, it features three flavoured sponges

Carrot pilaf with coriander chutney

Try this healthy pilaf filled for an easy midweek meal. With cashew nuts, veg and spices, it’s not only tasty but budget-friendly too. Top with coriander chutney

Jewish honey cake

This simple honey cake, also known as ‘lekach’, is a must-have sweet treat when celebrating the Jewish New Year, or Rosh Hashanah. It’s best made a few days ahead, as the spicing and texture improve as it matures

Carrot & halloumi fritters with coriander dip

Serve these golden and crispy carrot & halloumi fritters as part of a meze spread or buffet at Christmas. Enjoy with our moreish coriander dip

Snowy coconut loaf cake

Have the kids help you make this snowy coconut loaf cake. Decorate with coconut shavings, ‘snowballs’, and anything else you like

Angel cake

Treat guests to this colourful angel cake with decorative fondant icing. It will go down well with a cuppa for afternoon tea

Carrot and orange smoothie

Start your day with a vibrant orange and carrot smoothie for breakfast. With added oats and ginger, it will give you vitamin C and count towards your 5-a-day

Chocolate beetroot cake with mascarpone frosting

Try Crystelle Pereira’s rich chocolate cake with a hint of coffee and mascarpone icing. The secret ingredient – beetroot – might sound strange but it lends a beautiful texture

Mooli & carrot salad with zesty cashew dressing

Try this Puerto Rican-inspired salad with your favourite mains. Traditionally made with chayote, here carrots and mooli take its place to deliver crunch

Cumin-roasted carrot & cauliflower with green tahini dressing

Ideal for a picnic or barbecue, this hearty salad works as a vegetarian main or side dish. You could use tender whole new season carrots – just take the first 15 mins off the cooking time and roast with the cauliflower