Toffee apple cookies

These are truly delicious – crunchy round the edges, chewy in the centre

Lightly spiced Christmas stuffing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Not just for Christmas dinner, so good you’ll be eating this all year round.

Gluten-free pancakes

Use specialist flour in these quick and easy crepes and safely cater for those on a gluten-free diet

Rich nutmeg ice cream

This rich ice cream is the perfect way to complement your Christmas pudding

Pumpkin & ginger teabread

A moist cake bread to serve thickly sliced and buttered- it’s good for lunchboxes and with a cup of tea

Marzipan Eccles tarts

This fun spin on the traditional Lancashire fruit cakes uses leftover marzipan to make irresistible individual pies

Pan-fried white fish with polenta & orange crust

If you fancy the crunch of a crust but not the calories, try this healthy recipe, which can be prepared ahead

Lychee & ginger sorbet

This refreshing make-ahead dessert is a cooling way to finish off a Chinese-themed dinner party

Sugar-dusted snowflake cake

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

Chicken & mushroom puff pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This is just what you need on a cold night. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes

Blackberry zabaglione

Italian zabaglione is lovely rippled with a few crushed berries for a quick, outstanding dessert

Sesame chicken with soy dip

Liven up chicken breasts with an easy crunchy coating and serve with an Oriental-style dipping sauce