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

Chorizo croquetas with aïoli

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Try a new way to use chorizo, with these fabulous croquetas served with garlic mayonnaise. They require a little effort, but make a great starter or party snack

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

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

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

Cornbread tamale pie

Try this Mexican-inspired chilli with cornbread topping. It takes a little effort, but it can be frozen for days when you need a comforting supper quick

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

Pumpkin cheesecake

Celebrate autumn with this seasonal baked cheesecake. With a moreish, lightly spiced, creamy filling and crunchy ginger base, it’s well worth the effort

Chocolate orange babka

Make a chocolate orange babka for a showstopping treat at Christmas. Babka is an enriched bread dough usually made in a loaf tin, but we’ve shaped it as a wreath

Chocolate orange brownie tart

Wow family and friends with this chocolate orange brownie tart. With a crumbly pastry base, it’s a deliciously decadent dessert course or anytime treat

Snowy coconut loaf cake

Have the kids help you make this snowy coconut loaf cake. Decorate with coconut shavings, ‘snowballs’, and anything else you like

Sugar cookies

Decorate our buttery, melt-in-the-mouth sugar cookies with piped icing and sprinkles for extra special festive biscuits. They make lovely Christmas gifts