Apple turnovers

Treat family and friends to these moreish apple turnovers. With an apple and cinnamon filling encased in puff pastry, they’re delicious served with ice cream

Vegan sausages in blankets

Wrap vegan sausages in dairy-free puff pastry to make these easy pigs in blankets. A great side dish at Christmas, they’re also perfect for parties and buffets

Whole truffle roast celeriac with cheese sauce & hazelnuts

Try this sensational whole truffle roast celeriac with creamy cheese sauce and hazelnuts. It makes a fantastic alternative vegetarian Christmas lunch or Sunday roast

Honey mustard cocktail sausages (mini toad-in-the-holes)

Enjoy the little sausages in this recipe on cocktail sticks, or serve them in mini Yorkshire puddings for Christmas canapés and other special occasions

Mushroom & sweet potato wellington

Wow family and friends with this mushroom and sweet potato wellington with cranberries. It makes an impressive centrepiece dish in a vegetarian Christmas

Gingerbread & honey loaf

Make our multifunctional ginger and honey loaf cake. Enjoy with yogurt and stewed fruit for a festive brunch, or try as a teatime treat slathered with butter

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

Blackberry & orange cake

Try a twist on layered sponge cake with blackberries, zesty oranges and marmalade in place of your usual filling. Pipe the topping for a professional look

Caramel apple cinnamon buns

Balance the sharp flavour of apple with the sweetness of caramel and a tangy soft cheese icing to make these toffee-apple-inspired cinnamon buns

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

Tomato, corn, ricotta & parmesan cobbler

Make this tomato and cheese cobbler to serve alongside roast chicken or enjoy on its own. It’s a revelation if you’ve never made a savoury cobbler before

Mutant spaghetti bolognese

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

Make this ‘mutant’ spaghetti bolognese, a signature dish by actor Jason Isaacs. If you love garlic, this version of spag bol is definitely for you!