Chicken & leek pot pies

Individual shortcrust pastry pies with chicken in a cheese, leek and chive sauce. Comfort food at its best.

Melty cheese fondue pot

If you love dunking into a gooey baked brie or camembert, this cheeseboard-inspired dip is for you

Winter slaw with maple candied nuts

A fresh and crunchy seasonal slaw served with sweet pecans, cashews, almond and peanuts in a sweet, spicy glaze

Golden-glazed carrot, mushroom & hazelnut tart

Vegetarian guests? This individual puff pastry pie makes the perfect, stress-free offering

Sausage minestrone

Bulk out this chunky vegetable soup with hearty sausage and cannellini beans, then serve with our tapenade ciabatta toasts

Chorizo & prawn skewers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Create a simple, crowd-pleasing canapé by spearing Spanish sausage and harissa shellfish then serving oven-baked with a garlic mayonnaise

Polenta & prosciutto chips

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Wrap ready-made polenta in Italian ham and bake for a stylish, dippable party bite

Spiced Christmas gammon with membrillo glaze

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Give festive ham a Spanish twist with a sticky quince and orange glaze. Allspice, cloves and cinnamon add real warmth

Golden pilaf with sizzling merguez

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Merguez sausages add some mild spice to this baked basmati rice dish with nuts and mint, but leave them off if you want to make it vegetarian

Cranberry & chestnut falafel

Add a bit of seasonal spirit to your chickpea bites with fruit and nuts. Serve with a creamy yogurt dip and fresh coriander

‘Panforte’ pies

The traditional Italian dessert is turned into a pretty hand-held nutty pie with chocolate and figs, plus an orange liqueur cream topping

Pear, chocolate & marzipan strudel

Prepare ahead and freeze this rich filo pastry pud, then cook from frozen for the perfect fuss-free seasonal dessert