Mont Blanc ice-cream squares

This Christmas dessert, based on the French classic, can be made several weeks ahead, saving you from the usual stress of the season

Chocolate coconut banoffee pie

A dazzling dessert with bourbon biscuit base, caramel layer, creamy coconut topping and banana toffee

Prawn cakes with coriander sambal

A starter or nibble inspired by South Africa, with a hint of inspiration from India. It’s low fat too

New potato & smoked haddock crush

New potatoes are usually treated as a side dish, but crushing them with smoky fish turns them into a delicious starter or lunch

Rhubarb & pear crumble

This has a lovely crunchy topping that tastes like flapjack, perfect comfort food

Festive fruit & nut cake

This fabulously moist and nutty Christmas cake is baked with a syrup and nut topping – a bit like a Florentine biscuit

Sparkling lemon & amaretti ice

This decadent dessert with its creamy cheesecake flavour can be frozen complete with its topping, leaving you more time to spend with friends during the festive season

Hot & sour chilli jam with vegetables

A fiery yet sweet combination, great for dipping – store in the fridge for a week or freezes for up to a month

Mousse au chocolat

Delicious, light chocolate mousse made with bitter dark chocolate – a perfect end to a French cuisine based meal

Raspberry & almond traybake

One mixture all whizzed in the food processor makes the base and topping for this bake

Swede & parsnip bake

A mixed mash of favourite winter root veg with a crispy herb topping, which can be chilled or frozen ahead

Savoury party bites

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Impressive, quick and easy nibbles to serve at parties or with drinks