Cornish crab bisque with lemony croutons

Go beyond your average blend with this luxurious creamy shellfish soup, flavoured with saffron, brandy and fennel

Thai prawns with pineapple & green beans

This midweek stir-fry is packed with goodness from the crunchy veggies. It’s flavoured with lime, Thai basil and ginger

Spiced braised venison with chilli & chocolate

This can be eaten as stew or used in a pastry or cottage pie. The chocolate adds an extra richness and glossiness to the finished sauce

Polish apple cake (Szarlotka)

This traditional spiced cake is served with a cinnamon whipped cream and a dusting of icing sugar

Cinnamon pineapple upside-down cake

Vanilla and cinnamon give this classic sponge a new twist. Make sure you buy a really ripe pineapple for the decorative fruit topping

Lychee & passion fruit panna cottas

This creamy set dessert comes with a tropical jelly topping. Make sure you keep your measurements precise to get the right consistency

Spinach & pepper frittata

A balanced, omelette-like dish of protein-rich eggs baked with cheese, garlic, tomatoes, peppers and spinach

Turkey tabbouleh

Turkey breast packs plenty of lean protein. Serve in a wholegrain bulgur wheat salad with fresh mint and parsley, tomatoes, cucumber and onion

Festive filled brioche centrepiece with baked camembert

Great British Bake Off's Kimberley Wilson has created this stunning celebration bread with individually filled buns and a melting cheese middle – made for sharing

Snowy owl Christmas tree biscuits

Great British Bake Off 2013 winner Frances Quinn created these edible decorations topped with white and dark chocolate and almond ‘feathers’

Butternut Dauphinoise

This indulgent gratin of squash with bay, thyme and nutmeg, plus a robust cheese sauce makes a great main or side dish

Hot cross bun cupcakes

These cakes have all the fruit and spice of the traditional bun but are quicker to make. Finish with spiced cream cheese frosting crosses