Hasselback parsnips with orange & maple syrup

Make parsnips really special for the Christmas dinner table. Sliced hasselback style, they’re flavoured with orange, red wine vinegar and maple syrup

Pan-fried sprouts & crunchy chorizo crumbs

Spruce up your Brussels sprouts for the Christmas dinner table by adding crunchy chorizo breadcrumbs. It makes a flavourful side dish in a festive feast

Homemade crackers

Use up leftover wrapping paper and toilet rolls to create these homemade Christmas crackers. Fill them with treats and our favourite food jokes

Slow cooker cheesy creamed greens

Pair the rich, earthy flavour of cavolo nero with cream and salty parmesan to make this perfect veggie side dish. Serve leftovers with roast ham or fish

Wreath place settings

Make your own Christmas place settings – they’re a wonderful way to decorate the table and guests can take theirs home to use as a decoration

Fairy case ornaments

Enjoy making these adorable Christmas tree decorations with children. They are a perfect festive activity, and handy for using up leftover fairy cake cases

Jumbo pigs in blankets

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

Make super-sized pigs in blankets for an extra-special Christmas side dish. Brush with maple syrup at the end of cooking for even more indulgence

Clementine-printed gift tags

Got leftover clementines or oranges? Use them to create bespoke Christmas name tags – they’re a beautiful and thoughtful addition to a festive gift

Porcini-buttered roast beef sirloin with pickled peppercorn sauce

Carve this rolled sirloin at the Christmas dinner table. The porcini butter adds a fabulous umami note, and pickled peppercorns cut through the creamy sauce

Shredded sprout ‘sort-of-Caesar’ salad

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

Make the most of Brussels sprouts with this salad. With bacon, croutons, cranberries and a Caesar-like dressing, it’s a different way to enjoy the veg

Vegan mushroom gravy

Make this mushroom gravy to serve alongside your vegan Christmas feast. It will freeze for up to three months so you can easily make it ahead to get prepared

Wreath meringue lollies

Get children involved in making these Christmas meringue lollies. They will love practising their piping skills and decorating them with sprinkles and sweets