From-the-freezer mince pies

Keep these festive favourites nice and simple or spice things up with some imaginative twists

Chocolate fruitcake

If anyone in your family isn’t keen on traditional fruitcake, this might be the compromise you’ve been looking for

Lamb with Christmas spices

Keep this in the freezer ready for dinner parties and serve it with rice and salad or crunchy potatoes and vegetables

Starry mincemeat slices

Get creative with your mincemeat this Christmas and try this simple traybake version of mince pies