Melting middle truffles

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

Chestnut & amaretto roulade

Gregg Wallace's stunning, make-ahead roulade is much easier to master than it looks

Butter-braised peas, lettuce & mint

Cooked lettuce? You better believe it! Glynn Purnell works his magic with this super fresh and summery side dish

Pimm’s iced tea

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

Frozen strawberry yogurt

Sarah Cook's gorgeous frozen yogurt is intensely fruity and really creamy… but totally fat-free!

Thai green chicken soup

Use chicken thighs for this – they are tastier and better value than breasts

Potted ham

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This simple starter is a great way to use up leftover ham and you can freeze it ahead

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

Sugar-dusted snowflake cake

Give your Christmas cake a stylish and professional finish this year with this sparkling decoration idea

Crab-stuffed avocados

Stuffing the cavity of a halved avocado has
to be one of the easiest ways to serve it, and
this crab filling can be made ahead