Spaghetti nests

These fun nests made from pasta and Italian tomato sauce are a great way of getting children cooking

Chocolate & banana French toast

An indulgent treat for when you’re in need of a sweet fix – chocolate and banana sandwiched in fried bread

Sunken drunken chocolate cake

Prunes, Marsala and dark chocolate – a marriage made in heaven. It may sink and crack as it cools, but this is part of its charm

Alex’s mega brownies

Ten-year-old Alex from London shares this recipe for easy, really rich brownies

Speedy spicy turkey rice

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Put your leftover Christmas turkey and ham to good use with this super fast egg-fried rice

Smoked salmon carbonara

If you’ve got leftover smoked salmon trimmings, use them up in this creamy, indulgent pasta dish

Honey mustard sausages with tomatoes & eggs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Fed up of frying? Cook your full English in the oven on a single tray for ultimate ease

Fruity biscotti

The perfect make-ahead gift, these will keep for up to a month after baking and look really impressive

Sticky clementine cake with cheesecake cream

This golden, citrus-packed pud will bring a little ray of sunshine to your table this Christmas

Free-form Florentine pie

You’re just six ingredients away from an impressive vegetarian pie – sure to become a midweek favourite

All-day breakfast

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
If you’ve woken up with a sore head and can’t face juggling pans for a fry-up, try this one-tray breakfast

Microwave banana pudding

This pud will be a hit with all the family, and it only takes 20 minutes to make