Jessica’s magical Christmas cake

Dazzle guests with this fab cake. Designed by eight-year-old Jessica Whitlow in our magical Christmas cake competition, it features three flavoured sponges

Carrot pilaf with coriander chutney

Try this healthy pilaf filled for an easy midweek meal. With cashew nuts, veg and spices, it’s not only tasty but budget-friendly too. Top with coriander chutney

Jewish honey cake

This simple honey cake, also known as ‘lekach’, is a must-have sweet treat when celebrating the Jewish New Year, or Rosh Hashanah. It’s best made a few days ahead, as the spicing and texture improve as it matures

Carrot & halloumi fritters with coriander dip

Serve these golden and crispy carrot & halloumi fritters as part of a meze spread or buffet at Christmas. Enjoy with our moreish coriander dip

Snowy coconut loaf cake

Have the kids help you make this snowy coconut loaf cake. Decorate with coconut shavings, ‘snowballs’, and anything else you like

Angel cake

Treat guests to this colourful angel cake with decorative fondant icing. It will go down well with a cuppa for afternoon tea

Carrot and orange smoothie

Start your day with a vibrant orange and carrot smoothie for breakfast. With added oats and ginger, it will give you vitamin C and count towards your 5-a-day

Cumin-roasted carrot & cauliflower with green tahini dressing

Ideal for a picnic or barbecue, this hearty salad works as a vegetarian main or side dish. You could use tender whole new season carrots – just take the first 15 mins off the cooking time and roast with the cauliflower

Strawberry tres leches cake

Soak sponge cake in three types of milk for a sweet, creamy flavour and a gorgeous pillow-soft texture. Top with billows of whipped cream and strawberries

Carrots with bacon & marmalade butter

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Take the humble carrot to new heights with an irresistible bacon and marmalade butter. This makes a great Christmas dinner side

Carrot halwa (gajar halwa)

Make some indulgent gajar halwa, a popular dessert in North India. Often served at Diwali to mark the change of seasons, it’s almost fudgy in texture

Cranberry & clementine polenta cake with zesty cinnamon cream

Make a festive polenta cake with cranberry and clementine flavours and a cinnamon cream to serve. It’s a fabulous dessert at Christmastime