Mincemeat, apple & cranberry lattice tart

Forget fiddly mince pies, fill puff pastry with juicy mincemeat and fruit and serve this festive dessert in slices – perfect for entertaining

Spiced sweet potato wedges

Toss sweet potato in cumin, chilli and sumac, then oven bake with lemon and garlic for chunky chips which are crispy yet fluffy

Seafood paella

This impressive Spanish one pot, with monkfish, king prawns and mussels, is perfect for feeding a crowd at a dinner party

Triple cheese & aubergine lasagne

Fill sheets of pasta with tomato, aubergine and ricotta for a delicious vegetarian main – perfect for feeding a crowd

Prawn & crab cocktail lettuce cups

Serve seafood on a sharing platter and let everyone build their own little prawn cocktail bites for a perfect dinner party starter or canapé

Layered hummus with spiced tortilla chips

Entertain a crowd with this attractive chickpea dip – make the hummus and herby oil ahead, then assemble at the last minute

Cheesy sprout fondue

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This versatile recipe can be altered to transform your leftover cheese into a help-yourself starter – perfect served with crusty bread

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

Sole goujons with mango & lime dip

Coat strips of white fish fillets with breadcrumbs, then bake for a delicious make-ahead canapé, perfect for entertaining or a party buffet

Ham & cheese croquetas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These tasty, deep-fried bites can be made ahead and frozen, perfect for no-fuss entertaining as part of a party buffet spread

Roti jala (Malaysian net pancakes)

These pancakes are soft and slightly chewy, with gaps which hold sauce really well when dipped – perfect with Asian stews and curries

Squidgy chocolate pear pudding

This hot, gooey chocolate pud, with dark chocolate and canned pears, can be made ahead and frozen – a perfect no-fuss dinner party dessert