Mary Berry’s Christmas chutney

A perfect match for cheese and cold meats, and delicious in turkey sandwiches

Sundried tomato soda bread baps

These craggy bread buns use bicarbonate of soda instead of yeast – serve with plenty of butter or top with soft cheese

Pea, bean & bacon tart

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Make the most of peas and beans with this layered quiche combined with lardons and Parmesan cheese

Cucumber & herb triple-deckers

Traditional cucumber sandwiches on brown bread are given a facelift with mint and chive cream cheese

Leek, ricotta & gruyère tart

Ricotta gives this quiche a lovely, light cheese-cakey texture – leftovers make a great packed lunch

Pea & feta toasts

This spin on bruschetta tops baguette slices with crushed peas, mint and salty cheese – great for canapés

Broccoli & stilton soup

A smooth blended vegetable soup with blue cheese that's as good for a comforting meal as it is for a dinner party starter

Flatbread pizzas

Whizz up your own homemade hummus and spread onto flatbreads then add toppings for a healthy pizza

Very simple Margherita pizza

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

You can't beat piping hot cheese and tomato on a thin, crispy pizza base – this version is ready in just 35 minutes

Potato, cheddar & red onion pasties

Cram shortcrust pastry parcels with oozing cheese and sweet onion chutney – versatile bites with a professional finish

Feta & sweetcorn samosas

These light and crispy Indian veggie snacks freeze really well and make a great party bite

Fennel & poppy seed cracker wreath

Arrange savoury biscuits in a pretty circle around your chosen cheese for a decorative centrepiece and alternative cheeseboard