Black Forest sundaes with brownies

Based on the seventies cake classic that is Black Forest gâteau – this cherry, ice cream and brownie desert is heavenly. Don’t cheat – make your own brownies too

Gooseberry syllabub pavlova

A new idea for pavlova lovers

Love bug biscuits

These cute cookies decorated with fondant icing in a heart-shaped ladybird pattern would make a lovely romantic gift

Turkey, brie & cranberry Wellington

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

An original centrepiece that's great for entertaining – swap beef for turkey, and add fruit sauce and stuffing to your pastry roll

Lebkuchen

A German biscuit similar to gingerbread, lebkuchen is easy to make and a great Christmas treat

Custard kisses

Try a homemade version of these old-school favourites for a comforting afternoon tea

Ultimate quiche Lorraine

The key to making the perfect quiche is simplicity, as you can see with this tasty recipe

Sparkling vanilla Christmas cookies

Hang these from a Christmas tree or pack them into boxes as end-of-term gifts for teachers and friends.

Apple tart ‘Maman Blanc’

An elegant autumn dessert that’s easy to prepare as the pastry case does not need to be pre-baked

Crispy prawns with wasabi mayo & sweet chilli pepper dip

These tempura-style prawns with punchy dips make a great nibble to serve with drinks

Parsnip hash browns

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These crispy hash browns can be made ahead and reheated from frozen – ideal for unexpected Christmas visitors

New potatoes with beans & cress

Poor old cress always gets relegated to egg mayonnaise, but it really works with potatoes, too