Marzipan-in-the-middle bundt cake

Half-cake, half-stollen, this last-minute Christmas bake doesn't need to mature, and is bursting with festive flavours, mixed spice, dried fruit and nuts

Roast chicken & roots

This one-tray, vibrant and veg-heavy roast chicken dish provides four of your five-a-day

Spiced salmon coulibiac

This make-ahead main of pastry-wrapped fish and rice is an extra-special way to serve seafood for a dinner party, spiced with cardamom, cloves and chilli

Parsnip croquettes

This show-stealing side dish of roasted parsnips and creamy béchamel is breadcrumbed and deep-fried for crisp, golden bites

Baked camembert with bacon-wrapped breadsticks

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Gooey, melted cheese and crispy, golden bread make a stunning centrepiece to share with friends over drinks or as a dinner party starter – make ahead for fuss-free entertaining

Lobster, green bean & radicchio salad

This festive seafood starter, finished with a garlicky basil dressing, can be prepared ahead – ideal for a fuss-free dinner for two

Potato rösti cakes with sage leaves

These pan-fried, golden potato patties with onion and sage make a delicious side dish for two

Midnight mint hot chocolate

This sumptuous and creamy, boozy blend is made with dark chocolate, double cream and a touch of mint liqueur

Hazelnut cream hot chocolate

A dollop of chocolate hazelnut spread here, a splash of nut liqueur there – this boozy hot chocolate with whipped cream is a glass of pure indulgence

Lasagne recipe kit

Package up a homemade lasagne kit to give as a gift to those who need a culinary confidence boost or keen cooks who need a break from the kitchen

Squash & venison tagine

Fragrantly spiced, this Moroccan-style stew with ginger, cinnamon and cloves will become your go-to main dish for a make ahead dinner party menu

Best ever pumpkin pie with stem ginger cream

Turn the volume up on this classic American dessert and make it fit for a dinner party feast, with stem ginger cream and pumpkin seed brittle