Little frosty Christmas cakes

These delightful mini fruitcakes make perfect gifts for friends and neighbours

Blueberry & ginger shrub

Transform seasonal blueberries into this refreshing summer shrub. Garnish your serving glasses with more blueberries, plus orange zest threaded onto a concoction stick

Charcuterie board

Serve up a summer version of a sharing platter with baked cheese in the centre and plenty of nibbles alongside. Enjoy al fresco with friends and drinks

Asparagus tempura with crispy chilli oil dressing

Make the most of asparagus season with this recipe, ideal for sharing – serve with drinks outdoors if the weather allows

Comté gougères

Fill these gougères with the optional comté crèmeux and transform them from a snack or drinks nibble to a starter – they make a great start to a French menu

Mince pie babka

Bake a mince pie take on babka to celebrate Christmas and Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. It’s not a traditional Chanukah bake, but works brilliantly

Immune-supporting mocktail

Keep colds at bay by mixing this mocktail with ginger and orange. Fresh ginger is thought to have antiviral effects, while orange will give a hit of vitamin C

Caesar brussels slaw & parmesan chicken schnitzel burgers

Sprouts are rarely eaten raw, but tossed with a creamy dressing, they make a delicious slaw that partners well with our crisp chicken burgers or leftover ham

Mint choc chip ice cream bombe

Try this showstopping dessert inspired by the 80s classic, Viennetta. It’s a perfect celebration pud that screams nostalgia at Christmas time

Sweet & sour sprouts

Combine maple syrup and red wine vinegar to make a perfectly balanced dressing for brussels sprouts. Cranberries add a festive pop of colour and flavour to this recipe

Candied carrot cashew loaf

Make carrots the star of the show in this crowd-pleasing nut roast – the perfect vegetarian centrepiece for Christmas Day

Air fryer parsnips

Roasted in the air fryer and glazed with sage, nutmeg and honey, these parsnips make a great Christmas side.