Vegan Christmas pudding brownies

Make brownies fabulously festive by adding Christmas pudding into the mix. They’re dairy-free, so they’re perfect for vegans, too

Clementine mock mojito

Enjoy this mock clementine mojito as a non-alcoholic option at a party. With clementine, orange blossom water and sparkling water, it’s fabulously refreshing

Azerbaijani-style lamb with apricots & chestnuts

Make this lamb stew ahead and freeze for busy days, or for when you’re entertaining. With apricots, chestnuts and spices, it’s beautifully aromatic

Vegan date & chocolate bread & butter pudding

Use soya milk to make this delicious vegan bread pudding. Dates, cinnamon and vanilla all bring sweetness, so you don’t need to add lots of sugar

Bloody mary seafood salad

Serve this bloody mary seafood salad as a starter or light lunch. You can vary the seafood if you like. Scallops and prawns add sweetness, but you could use mussels, squid or even oysters.

Gulab jamun

Make one of India’s most cherished festival desserts, gulab jamun. These fried dumplings are scented with cardamom and steeped in rose and saffron syrup

Pumpkin cheesecake

Celebrate autumn with this seasonal baked cheesecake. With a moreish, lightly spiced, creamy filling and crunchy ginger base, it’s well worth the effort

Spiced gram flour ladoo (besan ladoo)

Try this classic Indian sweet at Diwali. Besan ladoo is made with nutty fried gram flour enriched with fragrant saffron, chopped cashews and homemade ghee

Indian rice pudding (kheer)

Celebrate Diwali with this indulgent slow-cooked Indian rice pudding. Studded with dried fruit, it has a sweetly spiced floral flavour and a lovely creaminess

Mincemeat, marzipan & apple tarte fine

Serve this festive French-inspired mincemeat, marzipan and apple tarte with crème fraîche to cut through the sweetness. It’s a fabulous Christmas dessert

Chocolate orange brownie tart

Wow family and friends with this chocolate orange brownie tart. With a crumbly pastry base, it’s a deliciously decadent dessert course or anytime treat

Cauliflower cheese steak & cannellini bean gratin with sage crumbs

Enjoy this cheesy cauliflower and cannellini bean gratin as a veggie centrepiece in a family feast, or try as a side dish to accompany a meat main course