Nancy’s Rudolph Christmas cake

Nancy Birtwhistle’s last-minute Christmas cake is packed with fruit and festive spices, then iced and decorated with three edible reindeer

Tangy cabbage slaw

A simple homemade coleslaw of traditional carrots, onion, celery and both white and red cabbage with light mustard-lemon mayonnaise

Crackle roast pork with sausage-stuffed apples & onions

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Dry out a pork belly joint to make extra crispy crackling and serve with a tasty stuffing – don’t worry if the apples explode, they’ll still taste great

Clementine & vodka-baked salmon with beetroot crème fraîche sauce

Divide a whole side of salmon into fillets, cover with a sticky citrus glaze, then bake for a festive dinner party crowd-pleaser

Ginger beer chicken & ribs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Marinade chicken pieces and pork spare ribs in a sweet, sticky and lightly spiced glaze with allspice and star anise, then barbecue and serve with lime wedges

Rosy quince & cranberry jelly

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This tangy jelly makes a fantastic accompaniment to your Christmas roast turkey, pork pie, ham or cheeseboard – or a gorgeous gift

Aperol & limoncello cocktail

Mix vodka, limoncello, Aperol and orange juice for this punchy citrus party drink – make with Campari if you prefer

Pork, apricot & pistachio pies

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Individual puff pastry savoury pies best enjoyed alfresco. The filling has contrasting flavours and textures- serve with your favourite pickle

Rabbit & pork terrine with peppercorns

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This rich terrine, with thyme, allspice and brandy, can be pressed and mature overnight for a perfect make-ahead starter or light lunch

Bao buns with spicy pork

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

These fluffy steamed Chinese bites are filled with hoisin pork, perfect as part of a party buffet or canapé platter