Creamy avocados are perfect for keeping this zesty cake super-moist – don't worry, it won't taste like avocado
Host an unforgettable Christmas celebration with this impressive party platter, showcasing the best of classic British flavours
This all-American classic cobb salad recipe lines up crispy bacon, succulent chicken and golden boiled eggs with plenty of colourful veg and a drizzle of creamy blue cheese dressing, for an indulgent salad more than worthy of main course status.
If you're looking for a new Christmas canapé idea, look no further. Smoked salmon and cream cheese is a classic festive flavour combo, but we've added a little heat with wasabi paste and zingy lime.
Mature Cheddar and Stilton adds a comforting creaminess to this indulgent cheesy leek soup recipe
Kick off your Christmas feasting with these clever cheese bauble starters in three festive flavour combinations.
This rich and warming risotto inspired by the classic pasta dish is perfect for using up some of that leftover cheeseboard on Boxing Day. Add any favourites, but bear in mind how flavoured cheeses like cranberry will affect the taste.
A substantial mushroom and rice soup for winter nights, with softnened garlic, onion and thyme. It is accompanied by slices of warm crusty baguette, oozing with melted Stilton and walnuts, straight from the grill.
Give your steak a spicy makeover with a tomato, Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce marinade. Add a crisp side salad and creamy stilton dressing for a heavenly midweek meal.
Ever wished your final dinner party course could be bundled together and sliced? This cheeseboard cheesecake, packed with ricotta, cheddar and Stilton, takes the biscuit!
Spruce up al desko lunches with this gorgeous crustless quiche, loaded with creamy butternut squash, tangy Stilton, cranberry sauce and fragrant thyme
An indulgent starter idea to add to your staple of dinner party ideas. Making these tartlets is also a great way of using up any leftover Stilton. The earthy walnuts are the perfect topping to the strong flavours of Stilton and watercress.
Christmas equals parties with prosecco and hot canapés, and these Stilton and walnut puffs are just the ticket. Simply cut circles into ready-made puff pastry and spoon over Stilton mashed with cream cheese. Fold into half moons, top with walnut pieces and bake until golden.
This 5-ingredient vegan dessert turns the flavours of a Black Forest gateau into an easy-to-make parfait. It's simple, impressive and the perfect pudding to enjoy over the festive season.
This traditional chocolate yule log recipe, or Bûche de Noël, makes a deliciously indulgent Christmas dessert. The rich, chocolate sponge is rolled with a whipped Irish cream filling and covered in a boozy chocolate icing. The Swiss roll-style cake is then finished with crumbled chocolate 'bark' for a true log effect. Find out how to make yule log with our step-by-step recipe.
Rich and creamy chocolate mousse is an absolute classic dessert and our easy chocolate mousse recipe is suitable for all cooks, even beginners. Whip up the mousse with dark chocolate, eggs and a little butter and sugar, then allow to set overnight, before serving with whipped cream and chocolate shards, if you like.
If you like a little spice, then you’ll love these buffalo-style chicken jackets. Chicken is cooked in a buffalo-style hot sauce, with soured cream and paprika then piled on top of sweet potatoes with chopped celery for crunch.
This old-fashioned bread and butter pudding recipe is a British classic that's so simple and delicious – soft and buttery on the inside, with a crisp, golden topping. We've gone for traditional flavours, but if you're looking for a twist, why not swap the sultanas for currants or chopped, dried apricots? Or try swapping lemon zest for orange or spread coarse marmalade or berry jam over the buttered bread slices.
Try our nutty twist on the classic Christmas yule log! This delicious pistachio version makes a perfect festive baking project. A fluffy pistachio sponge is filled with indulgent salted chocolate ganache, then smoothed over with silky pistachio buttercream. It's a great Christmas Day dessert option - or enjoy a slice with a cuppa in front of your favourite festive film.
Try something new for pasta night
Sticky toffee pudding is an all time family favourite and it just got better with this gluten-free version
Originating for South Africa, malva pudding is filled with apricot jam and drizzled in syrup. We've given ours a festive twist with extra cinnamon and nutmeg. Try as an alternative dessert idea for Christmas Day.
Whip up a classic dinner dish in under 30 minutes with this speedy sausage and mushroom stroganoff recipe
Get ready for a flavour-packed dinner with our creamy sausage ragu – It's a perfect go-to recipe for a cosy and delicious meal! Use up your leftovers with this spicy sausage tart.
Fuel the family with this comforting bangers and beans dish. Sausages and bacon are cooked with mixed beans in a BBQ-flavoured tomato sauce. Serve with soured cream and chive dip.
This tasty twist on traditional fajitas uses juicy chipolatas, which are quick and easy to cook. With all the classic spicy and zesty flavours of fajitas plus your favourite toppings, this is a winning dinner for any night of the week.
Jade Greenhalgh's creamy root veg gratin features carrots and parsnips, with a subtle kick of horseradish and a golden, nutty topping. It makes a special side dish for roasts, a hearty winter main or a deliciously indulgent vegetarian Christmas dinner.
This beautiful bake features Tendersweet carrots, a variety grown in the Scottish Highlands with a distinctively sweet flavour, but you could use regular carrots if that's what you have to hand. Inspired by classic carrot cake and using olive oil for a moist texture and fragrant flavour, these muffins are a special teatime treat. Don't forget the luscious cream cheese frosting!
Turn the nostalgic flavours of jelly and ice cream into a fun bake! These fudgy blondies are studded with fruity jelly and white chocolate with some fresh raspberries to cut through the sweetness. Serve with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy those classic retro flavours.
This delicious 'Marry me' chicken dish is perfect for date night or a cosy dinner for two. Chicken breasts are pan-fried until golden, then stirred into a herby cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan. It may not lead to a proposal, but it's a wonderfully indulgent and flavoursome meal. Find out how to make 'Marry me' chicken and it will soon become your go-to comfort dish.