Apple & custard rose tart

Impress dinner guests with our apple and custard tart. With a homemade pastry base and pretty ‘roses’ topping made from apple, it’s an eye-catching dessert

Lactose-free macaroni cheese

Enjoy a lactose-free version of macaroni cheese. The ultimate comfort food on cold winter nights, it’s sure to be a hit with the whole family

Turkey curry patties

Use up your leftover Christmas turkey in these moreish turkey curry patties. They’re perfect for the days after the big meal, or you can freeze them for later

Grazing platter

Gather together all your favourite nibbles and combine the best of a cheeseboard and charcuterie platter for this indulgent selection of party food

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

Giant cinnabun

Take cinnamon whirls to a new level of indulgence with this giant version. Perfect for a party, it takes a little more effort but the results are well worth it

Singapore-style nyonya curry

GF member Suzanne Bloor shares her go-to Friday night dish: a simplified chicken curry with South East Asian influences. Ideal for a family of four

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

Vegan Christmas pudding brownies

Make brownies fabulously festive by adding Christmas pudding into the mix. They’re dairy-free, so they’re perfect for vegans, too

Chilli, maple & ginger glazed vegan cocktail sausages

Enjoy these vegan cocktail sausages with a chilli, maple syrup and ginger glaze as part of a buffet or party. They’re perfect for serving over the Christmas season

Thai green curry

Forget buying a jar of ready-made sauce and make an aromatic Thai green curry from scratch. This recipe makes more curry paste than needed, but you can freeze the rest for next time

Vegan hot chocolate

Use oat milk to make a seriously creamy hot chocolate. Try it with maple syrup if you prefer it a bit sweeter, or add a touch of spice or vegan marshmallows