Braised chestnuts, apples & Brussels sprouts

Spruce up your sprouts with pan-fried apples and sweet, melting chestnuts to give this classic Christmas side dish a delicious French twist

Tarte tatin

Dark and sticky caramel, sweet apples and crisp pastry combine to make this heavenly French dessert, and with Raymond Blanc's recipe you can make it to perfection every time

Chocolate, orange & hazelnut cake

You'd never guess that this spectacular dessert is dairy-free, decorated with a zesty ganache using orange juice instead of cream

Triple cheese & bacon Dauphinoise

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Smoked bacon and a triple hit of gooey, melted cheese takes this classic dish of layered potatoes and double cream to the next level of indulgence – a showstopping side for a dinner party

Raita

This minty sauce with a creamy yogurt base is a classic Indian side – this version has garam masala and ginger for a warming kick

Truffled parsnip & brioche pudding with hazelnut & thyme butter

This decadent, savoury take on the classic bread & butter pudding can be served as a vegetarian centrepiece, or an indulgent side dish

Alaskan yule log

Arctic roll meets baked Alaska in this ice cream filled chocolate log topped with meringue – an impressive dessert to make ahead for a dinner party

Chocolate orange cheesecake

This decadent, make-ahead dessert is perfect for a festive dinner party or buffet, with a zesty cream cheese filling and dark chocolate biscuit base

Stollen muffins

These little cakes are filled with all the festive, fruity flavours of this classic German Christmas bake – ideal for Christmas morning or a teatime treat

Winter whiskey sour

This classic bourbon cocktail takes a festive turn with a splash of orange juice and edible gold glitter – perfect for Christmas parties

Festive red cabbage

Serve this spiced and sticky side dish alongside all the classic Christmas trimmings – it’s richly flavoured with red wine, cinnamon, star anise and apples

Vegan stuffing

Make these red onion, lentil and sage stuffing balls for a welcome addition to any festive feast. Linseeds, pecans, hazelnuts and pistachios pack in a classic crunch