Serrano-wrapped pear with goat’s cheese

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These canapés look fancy, but are incredibly easy to assemble, and look lovely as part of a sharing platter or party nibble

Miso-roasted aubergine steaks with sweet potato

Roast thick slices of aubergine with miso, garlic and ginger, then serve with chunky sweet potato wedges for a filling, vegetarian dinner

Baked sea bass with lemon caper dressing

This elegant, gluten-free main is special enough for a dinner party, yet simple and quick to make for no fuss entertaining

Butternut soup with crispy sage & apple croutons

The apple and sage contrast beautifully with naturally sweet butternut squash in this low-fat, gluten-free festive dinner party starter

Pineapple & ginger Pavlova

Pile whipped cream and charred pineapple on a meringue base to create a stunning dinner party dessert which you can make ahead

Glamorgan cheese sausage rolls

These melt in the mouth festive party nibbles provide a tasty alternative for your vegetarian guests – they’re also gluten-free

Fruit-filled clementine cake

A beautiful, moist gluten-free cake packed with zingy citrus flavours, wonderful for Christmas

Crumble-topped mince pies

Gluten and egg-free diets are catered for with these crunchy mince pies. The perfect addition to a cup of tea or glass of mulled wine

Goat’s cheese & watercress quiche

A goat’s cheese and watercress quiche that’s gluten-free and truly flavoursome

Gluten-free carrot cake

Junior cook Emily shares her simple, no-fuss recipe for gluten-free carrot cake