Brandy snaps

Making these homemade crispy biscuits is easier than you think – best served with vanilla ice cream or piped cream

Healthier chicken balti

A lighter version of the Indian takeaway classic from Angela Nilsen, this tomato-based curry is packed with extra spinach and peppers

Eton mess scones

Take the classic strawberry, clotted cream and meringue combo and serve it on easy-to-make scones- irresistible

Sugared scones

A simple and quick scone recipe that has a great sweet finish – the crunchy sugar top adds texture too

Doughnut muffins

These individual sugar-dipped cupcakes are baked not fried but taste just as delicious and are best straight from the oven

Leek & mustard vinaigrette with Carmarthen ham

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Chef Stephen Terry showcases the best Welsh ingredients in this prepare-ahead dinner party starter

Stollen wreath

BBC Good Food’s show-stealing December 08 cover recipe – perfect if you fancy a change from the usual Christmas cake

Malt chocolate cheesecake

This crowd-pleasing dessert is made ahead, so all you have to do on the night is take it out of the fridge and bask in the glory

Cauliflower, egg & potato curry

Even a cauliflower-hater will love the warm coconut and flavours of this vegetarian curry dish

Ultimate crème brûlée

Our professional tips will help you to create this crunchy-and-custardy delight

Chicken with lemongrass & coconut

An unashamedly rich and creamy chicken, coconut and lemongrass Thai dish – which you can make ahead and freeze

Chocolate tea-pots

Not only are these rich desserts served in tea cups, they’re also infused with Earl Grey and English Breakfast tea