Easy vanilla marzipan

It’s worth having a go at making your own marzipan to cover your Christmas cake – and you can experiment with adding different flavours

Apple & spice tealoaf

Perfect with a fresh pot of tea, this looks and tastes just as good as a farmers’ market buy

Stir-fried broccoli with cashews & oyster sauce

Liven up a side dish of broccoli with this simple Chinese dish, full of vitamin C

Rich nutmeg ice cream

This rich ice cream is the perfect way to complement your Christmas pudding

Smoked salmon & avocado

Rustle up this smart, yet simple, starter in just 5 minutes

Pimm’s iced tea

Mixing this summer favourite with ice-cold mint & citrus tea makes a less sweet but every bit as refreshing cooler

Melting middle truffles

Get these made and in the freezer up to a month ahead, then simply pull them out when you’re ready

Turkey tonnato salad

Tuna mayo on turkey may sound like an odd combination, but trust us! This Italian-style light lunch dish is the perfect remedy for Christmas excesses

Butternut, maple & pecan lattice pie

Spiced and glowing gold, this pie is pure autumn on a plate. Use butternut squash or your Halloween pumpkin

Mexican wraps with simple salsa

A delicious yet impressive recipe for Mexican wraps that all the family will love – ready in just 15 mins