Strawberry & Prosecco ice lollies

These zingy frozen cocktail lollies are the perfect way to start any party, with sparkling wine, fresh fruit and elderflower cordial

Mandarin-in-the-middle Christmas pud

Impress your guests with this traditional, steamed pudding with a difference – cut to reveal a tender fruit centre and oozing citrus syrup

Cherry pecan Christmas pudding

This lighter version of the classic Christmas pud is still full of festive flavours – citrus zest and brandy are added to this nutty spiced fruitcake

Nancy’s Rudolph Christmas cake

Nancy Birtwhistle’s last-minute Christmas cake is packed with fruit and festive spices, then iced and decorated with three edible reindeer

Chicken, apricot & pork pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Make your own layered pork pie using sausages, fruit, chicken fillets and ham with hot water crust pastry – perfect for parties and picnics

Fruity tabbouleh with feta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Use up a few storecupboard staples in this bulgur wheat salad packed with dried fruit, nuts and herbs

Any-roast apricot & pecan stuffing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
You can’t quite beat homemade stuffing- mix pork mince with fruit and nuts and freeze until you need it

Sweet & sour ribs with pomegranate salsa

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Pork spare ribs are great served in a sticky fruit glaze with spices and ginger, and a tangy sauce on the side

Apricot & ginger ham

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Glaze your gammon joint with fruit, bay leaves, allspice and cloves then slow-roast and serve in thick slices

Sausages with warm red cabbage & beetroot slaw

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A sausage sandwich with a difference – team bangers with a baguette, hot and sweet coleslaw and tangy mustard

Raspberry & mango salad

A fruit salad to delight your taste buds – just five ingredients. Add a dash of vodka if you like

Tropical punch cups

A refreshing fruit salad to hand out to guests at the end of a party