Mincemeat banana bread

Start Christmas Day with a delicious breakfast you can make ahead of time. Banana bread is a family favourite, and mincemeat takes it up a notch

Jessica’s magical Christmas cake

Dazzle guests with this fab cake. Designed by eight-year-old Jessica Whitlow in our magical Christmas cake competition, it features three flavoured sponges

Vegan Christmas pudding brownies

Make brownies fabulously festive by adding Christmas pudding into the mix. They’re dairy-free, so they’re perfect for vegans, too

Cranberry & orange madeleines

Get into the Christmas spirit with these lovely cranberry and orange madeleines. They’re delicious served warm straight from the oven with crème fraîche

Spiced apple cupcakes

Make these extra special spiced apple cupcakes as a gift for family and friends at Christmastime. Kids will love getting involved in the decorating

Lusikkaleivät (Finnish spoon biscuits)

Bake these delicate jam-filled biscuits at Christmas. They’re a Finnish festive tradition, and the secret to their delicious nutty flavour is the brown butter

Herby roast potatoes

Cook these best ever roast potatoes on a baking tray with low sides to get golden, crisp results. Serve with a Sunday roast.

Soft gingerbread

Love gingerbread with a soft centre and crisp edges? This recipe is for you. It isn’t meant for decorations or gingerbread houses – just bake, ice and enjoy!

Easy gooey brownies

Know the secret to gooey brownies? Don’t overcook them, and dot through caramel or chocolates filled with liquid caramel or ganache to help add moisture

Jewish honey cake

This simple honey cake, also known as ‘lekach’, is a must-have sweet treat when celebrating the Jewish New Year, or Rosh Hashanah. It’s best made a few days ahead, as the spicing and texture improve as it matures

Mincemeat, marzipan & apple tarte fine

Serve this festive French-inspired mincemeat, marzipan and apple tarte with crème fraîche to cut through the sweetness. It’s a fabulous Christmas dessert

Gulab jamun

Make one of India’s most cherished festival desserts, gulab jamun. These fried dumplings are scented with cardamom and steeped in rose and saffron syrup