Brown butter & cardamom lebkuchen

Make a twist on the classic lebkuchen over Christmas. Spiced with fragrant cardamom, brown butter gives these chewy cookies a nutty edge

Cranberry & orange linzer cookies

Make these linzer cookies for the Christmas biscuit tin. Filled with cranberry and orange and finished with icing sugar, they also make great festive gifts

Warm peppermint eggnog

Make a peppermint version of classic eggnog your Christmas tipple this festive season. It serves one, but you can easily double the ingredients

Mini croque monsieur turnovers

Rustle up these mini turnovers filled with gruyère and smoked ham. Cooked in an air fryer, they’re perfect for a buffet or picnic and sure to go down a storm

Homemade cherry pie

Make this classic pie while cherries are in season. It’s the perfect summer dessert, served just warm with plenty of ice cream.

Gingerbread cookies

Put your feet up and enjoy these spiced gingerbread cookies with a hot drink – they’re made with cloves, ginger, cinnamon and dark molasses

Cheesy dauphinoise pie

Make use of your Christmas cheeseboard leftovers by transforming them into a hearty, warming pie

Angela Hartnett’s queen of puddings

I love a queen of puddings. Breadcrumbs, soaked in milk, vanilla flavoured egg, jam on top and then meringue. And when made well, it’s delicious. It’s also a great way to use up old bread or leftover jams, so it’s basically a store cupboard essential. Don’t use a sugary jam as the whole thing will then become overpoweringly sweet.

Cheeseboard mince pies

Enjoy a savoury twist on the classic mince pie by working sharp cheddar into the pastry – it pairs wonderfully with the rich, fruity mincemeat

Leftover Yorkshire bread & butter pudding

Transform leftover Yorkshire puddings into a comforting bread and butter pudding. If you don’t have lemon curd, marmalade or jam will work well

Courgette, feta & thyme scones

Use seasonal courgettes to bake these quick and tasty scones. Golden, crumbly and packed with savoury summer flavour, they make a brilliant lunch or picnic bake

Air fryer falafel

Use your air fryer to rustle up some homemade falafel to enjoy with your favourite accompaniments — tabbouleh, hummus, tahini sauce and salad work well