Christmas dinner sausage roll

Combine the best bits of a Christmas dinner in one moreish bite with these canapés. Ideal for a festive buffet

Balsamic chicory, pine nut & blue cheese tartlets

Enjoy these balsamic chicory, pine nut and blue cheese tartlets as a part of a picnic or buffet. A sharp goat’s cheese or feta would also work well

Frangipane, fig & orange tart

Treat guests over for Christmas to this frangipane, fig and orange tart. It’s delicious at the end of a family feast, or simply served for afternoon tea

Beignets

Enjoy these crispy, golden New Orleans-style beignets. Made with evaporated milk, they are best served warm with a generous dusting of icing sugar

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

Parsnip, feta & butter bean pie

Looking for a showstopping veggie dish? Packed with parsnips, feta and butter beans, this pie makes the perfect Christmas centrepiece

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

Honey roast beetroot & wensleydale tart tartine

Enjoy this showstopping beetroot and wensleydale tart as a veggie centrepiece at Christmas. With its stunning deep red colour, it’s a perfect festive dish

Sticky shallot, fig & almond filo parcels

Serve these heavenly sweet and savoury parcels made with shallots, fig and almonds as vegan canapés at Christmas. Try adding some feta if you’re not vegan

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

Ratatouille tart with flaky cheddar & thyme pastry

Bake cheesy puff pastry topped with a smoky aubergine and tomato compote and roasted courgettes for this stunning tart. It’s ideal for lunch with friends

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