Stuffing baubles

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These bacon and onion-wrapped balls of sausagemeat and cranberry stuffing make a sensational side for Christmas dinner with all the traditional trimmings

Gingerbread wreath

Turn delicately spiced, iced biscuits into an edible Christmas decoration – a gorgeous gift to give to someone special over the festive season

Crispy bacon-basted turkey

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Make Christmas dinner even more special with our top tips for the the juiciest meat ever, infused with smoky goodness from an indulgent bacon butter baste

Gingerbread jumpers

Cover these cute gingerbread biscuits with icing and sprinkles in Christmas jumper patterns for a fantastically festive bake

Gingerbread cake with caramel biscuit icing

This sumptuous Christmas bake is covered in a decadent icing, finished with gingerbread biscuits and dusted with desiccated coconut ‘snow’

Za’atar croutons

Slice up flatbread and sprinkle with spice mix to make crunchy bites to serve with dip – perfect to share with drinks or as part of a meze spread

Eggnog

An indulgent Christmas drink with egg yolks and brandy from BBC Good Food magazine reader Annemie Buyck

Snowball dippers

Make a batch of these to dip in warm milk or hot chocolate for a festive party or gathering, or wrap up and give as Christmas gifts

Spiced braised red cabbage

Spice up your Christmas day trimmings with this red cabbage and Bramley apple side, with cinnamon, cardamom and star anise

Sticky maple-glazed ham with baked apple sauce

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Slow-roast a whole leg of gammon with apple juice, then cover in a sticky spiced glaze for a Christmas treat – perfect sliced hot or cold

Glazed sprouts with caramelised red onions

Fry red onions in butter until golden and fragrant, then cover with a sweet and tangy sherry vinegar dressing for a delicious Christmas side

Sticky roasted parsnips, Chantenay carrots & apples

Glaze your Christmas root vegetables with honey and coriander seeds, then add apple quarters and roast for an extra-special side dish