Simple gingerbread house

Bake a gingerbread house with our simple biscuit recipe and design template. Get the kids involved, too, and weave some magical Christmas memories

Chocolate & apricot pud with glossy chocolate sauce

Traditional Christmas pud is not universally popular, especially with children – this wonderfully moist chocolate version could be the answer

Simple snow sparkle cake

This crunchy, sugar-snow topping is an easy way to transform a humble fruitcake into a celebration centrepiece

Butter-roasted supreme of chicken with wild mushroom & potato gratin

This delicious Gordon Ramsay recipe is a reader favourite every Christmas – time you find out why

Yummy chocolate log

A Christmas treat the kids will enjoy helping to make, with an unusual minty filling

Venison & wild mushroom Wellington

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A stunning centrepiece for any dinner party – how about trying it as an alternative to turkey at Christmas?

Winter root mash with buttery crumbs

A little bit of this winter root mash goes a long way – make it a day ahead and cut the stress on Christmas Day

Pear & mincemeat crumble cake

With a hint of spice and little pockets of mincemeat, this is a lovely post-Christmas cake, great with warm custard

Herb-roast turkey

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Whether you’re cooking your first or your fifteenth Christmas dinner, this herb-scented turkey is foolproof and has loads of flavour

Festive date & pecan pudding

Not your traditional Christmas pud, but a winner with our food team. A cross between sticky toffee and Christmas pud with a lighter feel

Mussel, bacon & brie tartlets

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

These rich tartlets, made with parmesan pastry, make a glamorous dinner party starter – perfect for Christmas or New Year

Simple ivy cake

This simple yet elegant cake makes the perfect table centrepiece for Christmas