Gingerbread stained glass biscuits

Bake these pretty gingerbread biscuits with a stained glass centre as treats at Christmas time with the kids. They make great presents for friends and family

Easy roast chicken

Make our easy roast chicken as a feast for the family at the weekend. Serve this Sunday lunch favourite with seasonal veg, roast potatoes and gravy

Scottish tablet

Make this Scottish tablet as a sweet treat for family and friends – it makes a lovely gift. Tablet is similar to fudge, but with a more crumbly texture

Venison madras

Use a shop-bought curry paste for this madras, or try making it with our recipe. Using venison makes the dish extra-special, but lamb or beef work well too

Goan prawn, potato & coconut curry

Impress family and friends with this fragrant seafood curry. The curry base also works with chunks of meaty white fish like monkfish or hake

Snowman cake

Get in the seasonal spirit with this stunning snowman cake. It will be a hit with the whole family and kids will love getting involved with the decorating

Super sausage rolls

Eat these family-friendly sausage rolls with a chutney or pickle. They make a great snack for a party buffet

Pure gold Christmas drip cake

Indulge family and friends this Christmas with our spiced sponge and gingerbread showstopper. It’s the ultimate cake for the festive season

Root vegetable tatin with candied nuts & blue cheese

Make this vegetable tatin with nuts and cheese as a Christmas showstopper. Perfect for a veggie family, it also makes a great Boxing Day buffet centrepiece

Slow cooker butter chicken

Try this slow cooker butter chicken curry and make a sure-fire family favourite. It has a creamy, lightly spiced tomato sauce, and juicy chunks of chicken

Classic nougat

Make nougat as an edible gift, or as a sweet treat to enjoy with family and friends. It's worth investing in a sugar thermometer for making confectionary

Super-easy sausage casserole

Rustle up a simple, thrifty version of a warming family favourite. Made with butter beans, tomatoes and mixed veg, this sausage casserole delivers three of your 5-a-day