Ginger & pomegranate pavlova

Serve a modern twist on a Christmas classic with this stunning pavlova. The pairing of crunchy ginger biscuits and sweet pomegranate works beautifully

Gluten-free Christmas cake

Make this dairy-, gluten-, nut- and egg-free Christmas cake. This is a festive cake for everyone, and the best part is, no one will ever guess it’s free-from!

Brookies

Combine two popular bakes, a chewy chocolate chip cookie and rich brownie, in this inventive treat. Fill the cake tin with these for the festive season, or give as gifts

Mint chocolate chip cookies

Enjoy these cookies during the Christmas season, and share with loved ones. They’re made with little pieces of peppermint candy canes for an extra-festive flourish

Ratatouille tart with flaky cheddar & thyme pastry

Bake cheesy puff pastry topped with a smoky aubergine and tomato compote and roasted courgettes for this stunning tart. It’s ideal for lunch with friends

Roasted plum & pistachio custard pastries

Make the most of plums in late summer and bake them in a pastry case with a pistachio and custard filling. They’re well worth the effort

Siu mai (dim sum)

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

Make one of the most popular types of dim sum, siu mai. They’re traditionally topped with fish roe, but we’ve opted for goji berries for a pop of colour

Mince pie cookies

Love mince pies? Be sure to add these festive biscuits to your Christmas baking list, combining cookies with mincemeat, dark chocolate and cinnamon flavours

Hot choc stirrers

Make these hot choc strirrers as gifts and label them with instructions: ‘Stand upright in a mug, pour over 200ml hot milk, and stir well until combined’

Biscuit place tags

Make these little name biscuits as a fun addition to your Christmas table, one for each dinner guest. They also make thoughtful gifts for family and friends

Meringue candy canes

Decorate your Christmas tree with these colourful peppermint-flavoured meringue candy canes. They also make a lovely gift during the festive period

Pea & mint fishcakes

Try these tasty pea and mint fishcakes for a family meal and they’re sure to go down a treat with all ages. Serve with a green salad and tartare sauce