Tart tatin with brandy cream

An updated version of the original tart tatin apple recipe – it uses ready-rolled pastry, so you don’t even need a rolling pin

Pears in port with meringue cream

This festive make-ahead pudding is a great way to use up leftover port (or red wine)

Festive date & pecan pudding

Not your traditional Christmas pud, but a winner with our food team. A cross between sticky toffee and Christmas pud with a lighter feel

Mulled pears with Roquefort dressing

Pear, blue cheese and toasted nuts is a combination made in heaven

Simple ivy cake

This simple yet elegant cake makes the perfect table centrepiece for Christmas

Cheese & bacon lasagne

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This freezable, family-friendly recipe is economical and has a wonderful comfort-food feel about it

Chicken fajitas with avocado & Caesar dressing

A fun, light and healthy family dinner that the kids can get involved in making too

Foil-poached salmon with dill & avocado mayo

A whole poached salmon makes a buffet centrepiece with wow-factor – we’ve got ideas for using up the leftovers too

Goat’s cheese & onion pastries

Use a hearty shortcrust base then top with creamy cheese and crunchy walnuts and contrast with watercress salad

Prawn & fennel bisque

A luxurious seafood soup that is rich in flavour, perfect for formal entertaining and low in calories too