Seafood paella

This impressive Spanish one pot, with monkfish, king prawns and mussels, is perfect for feeding a crowd at a dinner party

Feed-a-crowd chunky beef chilli

The ultimate make-ahead dish, this chilli con carne can be frozen for up to 2 months – simply add more chillies to turn up the heat

Chunky ciabatta bread sauce with clotted cream

Leave the crusts on the bread for ease and less waste, then add clotted cream for a luxuriously rich sauce to spoon onto your Christmas dinner

Chorizo jam

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This moreish savoury jam would make a great edible gift in a hamper. It's wonderful spread on toast or crackers and goes well with softly cooked eggs

Gingerbread bunting

These tasty spiced gingerbread men make a fantastically festive, edible Christmas decoration – string up and eat within two weeks

Funky fudge

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Don’t stick to standard flavours for homemade fudge – try these combinations of sweet with salty and zesty with fiery black pepper

Goat’s cheese & olive tapenade spirals

Fill tortilla wraps with tangy soft cheese and black olives, then roll and slice for bite-sized canapés on cocktail sticks

Mini croque monsieurs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Turn a comfort food classic into a cute canapé with these mini melted cheese and ham toasties on cocktail sticks – perfect for a party or buffet

Lobster muffins with poached egg, caviar, spinach & hollandaise

Turn Eggs Benedict into a gourmet treat, perfect for a celebration breakfast or indulgent brunch – use shop bought muffins to save time

Snow globe hot chocolate

Marshmallows and strawberry laces transform into a snowman in this cute edible gift idea – a hot chocolate kit in a jam jar – perfect family fun

Potato salad with anchovy & quail’s eggs

This healthy, satisfying salad makes a tasty packed lunch or light supper with green beans, parsley, chives and lemon

Minced chicken & prawn lettuce parcels

These bite-sized lettuce cups are packed with fresh Asian flavours such as lemongrass and chilli – perfect as a light starter or canapés