Tomato consommé with Lancashire cheese on toast

Lisa Allen, head chef at Michelin-starred restaurant Northcote, uses the best local ingredients for this elegant soup

Marjoram-scented crème caramel with chilled rhubarb crumble

This stylish make-ahead dessert by Great British Menu’s Glynn Purnell is the perfect way to end a sophisticated dinner party

Griddled salmon with spring onion dressing

This easy yet impressive dish is great for entertaining. Try the salsa with any barbecued meat or poultry too

Sweet potato falafels with coleslaw

Pittas bursting with homemade falafels and salad make a low-fat lunch or light supper for less than a pound per serving

Iced berry mousse cake

A frozen dessert like this is always useful when entertaining… and the bright pink mousse will be a talking point!

Warm chicken noodle salad

This salad is a great way to use leftovers and its tangy lemony flavours are certain to impress

Chocolate muffins with hot chocolate custard

These classic cocoa puddings with a hot chocolate sauce contain just 215 calories each – and there's a lemon version too

Christmas salad with goat’s cheese

Make a delicious and seasonal salad with this recipe, which you can customise to your liking

Stollen buns

These sticky buns really capture the taste of Christmas and are great for sharing with friends and neighbours

Chargrilled turkey with quinoa tabbouleh & tahini dressing

This superhealthy supper is packed full of vibrant and fresh ingredients

Christmas pudding ice cream

Use up leftover Christmas pudding in this tasty frozen treat from BBC Good Food reader Jo Langley

Homemade marzipan thins

Sweet treats for friends and family