Mix & match mini Christmas puddings

Bespoke festive puddings mean you can customise each one to individual tastes while keeping the rich fruity base the same

Mini smoked haddock Scotch eggs with asparagus dippers & watercress mayonnaise

Roll quail’s eggs up in creamy smoked fish and potato for an impressive make-ahead weekend canapé or starter

Tangy lemon pudding with lemon meringue ice cream

Alison Coulling puts a stylish twist on a classic, winning over the judges in the search for Britain’s Best Pud

White chocolate & cherry loaf

This indulgent cake is perfect for tea in the garden

Nutty, fruity, festive muffin tarts

The perfect sweet offering for the Christmas holidays, these tarts are a delicious cross between mince pies and muffins

Modern-day chicken Kiev

Reduce the calorie count – and guilt factor – of the classic Kiev with this shallow-fried version

Chocolate chestnut cupcakes

Sweet chestnuts and chocolate make a heavenly combination at Christmas time

Sausage & egg baps with spicy tomato sauce

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Give the humble sausage sarnie the brunch treatment by serving it in buns with fresh, piquant homemade ketchup

Clementine & Grand Marnier semi-freddos

These individual iced desserts have a citrus tang combined with a silky, creamy texture. You can make them up to 3 months in advance for an easy dinner party dessert

Devil’s food cupcakes

These sponges with a cream cheese topping are light yet wonderfully chocolatey

Profiteroles

Award-winning writer, Fiona Beckett, shares her recipe for the 1970's classic dessert

Double chocolate eclairs

Cream-filled choux pastry fingers are a patisserie classic – this recipe has a double dose of chocolate