Multi-seed cheese straws

Make cheese straws with the added flavours of sesame and poppy seeds, dried onion flakes and sea salt. They’re great snacks to serve with drinks

Pull-apart Santa cupcakes

Hosting a kids’ Christmas party? These Santa-themed cupcakes are perfect for sharing, and you can save time by using plain shop-bought cakes to decorate

Vegan miso mushroom & spinach pithiviers

Make these stunning vegan pithiviers for Christmas – they can be assembled ahead and kept in the fridge, or frozen up to a month ahead and baked on the day

Next-level mince pies

Convert mince pie sceptics with our recipe for juicy, zesty mincemeat wrapped in pastry that’s extra-biscuity and rich thanks to a surprise ingredient

Mushroom & kale spaghetti

Blend a can of butter beans into this mushroom and kale sauce for a creamy base that adds fibre, nutrients and an additional portion of your five-a-day

Air fryer apple pancakes

Treat yourself to apple pancakes for brunch or dessert at the weekend. Leave out the apples if you prefer, and enjoy with berries, maple syrup or ice cream

Buttered brussels sprouts

Make these brussels in the air fryer with lemon and butter for an easy festive side. Enjoy with traditional turkey and Christmas sides

Creamy potato gratin

Dig out your air fryer to make this deliciously creamy potato gratin. It’s a great side for a Sunday roast, or for the Christmas dinner table

Smoked mackerel on toasted crumpets

Try our easy starter – the filling can be made well in advance and chilled. Once your guests arrive, toast the crumpets and pile the filling on top

Hwachae (Korean watermelon punch)

Cool down in summer with this traditional Korean dessert, a kind of fruit salad made with watermelon, ice, lemonade and blueberries

Air fryer stollen bites

Cook this classic Christmas bake in the air fryer. Cut into treat-sized bites to enjoy over the festive period, or gift-wrap for a homemade present

Air fryer apple & cinnamon tarts

Use a sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry to make these easy tarts filled with apples and cinnamon. Made in an air fryer, dust with icing sugar to serve