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.
Inspired by the flavours of butter chicken, this simple pilaf is made entirely in one tray. Bung all the ingredients in and let the oven do the hard work. Finish with a drizzle of cream and flaked almonds for those comforting butter chicken flavours.
With dark rum, sweet Advocaat and warming winter spices, this gingerbread twist on classic Christmas eggnog is the ideal festive tipple
The classic Irish mudslide gets a makeover with the help of triple chocolate ice cream
A Christmas dessert that will seriously impress guests. The mixed berries are 'hiding' a layer of deliciously creamy eggnog panna cotta. Eggnog is traditionally made with booze, but leave it out if you're teetotal – or would prefer.
The base of this gorgeous cheesecake is made from fig rolls, and the jelly topping from citrus, cinnamon and dessert wine: desserts don't get more festive than this.
The warming hug-in-a-sip hot toddy was the inspiration behind these dessert canapé cakes made with honey, lemon and whisky.
For a summer-infused twist on a classic trifle, substitute the sherry for Aperol and add clementines and prosecco. For a refreshing no-alcohol alternative, swap Aperol for fresh clementine juice and prosecco for sparkling white grape juice.
This is the ultimate show-stopper dessert for Christmas. Layers of pain au chocolat, chocolate custard and cherries create a decadent Black Forest spin on this timeless festive pud.
This is tiramisu like you've never known before - ground ginger, crystalised ginger and ginger nuts transform this traditional Italian dessert into a spiced seasonal show-stopper. Serving 12, this needs to be on your Christmas dessert table!
Grab a blanket, put on a film and get cosy with this grown-up, rum-spiced hot chocolate recipe. Serve piled high with whipped cream and grated dark chocolate. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's ideal for winter gatherings and Christmas parties too.
Crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, these lightly spiced gingerbread biscuits are the perfect Christmas baking activity. Top with spiced chai cream cheese frosting and decorate with colourful sprinkles.
A fun twist on the nostalgic Black Forest cake, this almond cake is rich, nutty, and bursting with holiday cheer—guaranteed to steal the show at any Christmas table!
This dreamy pear pudding is ideal for guests on a plant-based or dairy-free diet. Sweet maple syrup, fragrant thyme and festive ginger creates an intriguing, complex combination of flavours, finished off with a dash of luxurious coconut cream. This is too good to save for Christmas!
Stollen gives this bread and butter pudding tart a special festive twist for Christmas. You can even freeze leftovers for another time but we doubt you'll have any, it's that good!
With light sponges, silky milk chocolate buttercream and glossy dark chocolate ganache, this decadent cake recipe is a chocolate lover's dream
A quiche with a potato crust? Don't knock it 'til you try it! Naturally gluten-free and showcasing fluffy and creamy Maris Pipers, the smashed potato crust feels both on-trend and comfortingly familiar. This makes a great lunch or centrepiece on a sharing table – everyone will want the recipe!
For your next indulgent treat, why not try these cherry jam filled Black Forest inspired doughnuts?
Take your baked apples to the next level with this gorgeous recipe full of warming whole and ground spices. The toffee sauce is so easy to make using melted toffee sweets – anyone can have a go. This is a great pud for after Sunday lunch or any night you fancy an autumnal sweet treat.
This vibrant veggie quiche, featuring vibrant and nutty purple sprouting broccoli serves 8, so it's ideal for entertaining. Or enjoy it midweek and have leftovers for lunch the next day.
Bright purple sprouting broccoli pairs with flaked smoked salmon for a tart that makes for a fantastic Sunday lunch
These smoked salmon and cream cheese canapés have a lovely kick thanks to the wasabi. They’re quick, simple and ideal for serving at a cocktail party
Festive and fancy, these gluten-free vanilla panna cottas topped with cranberry compote and a splash of amaretto are here to steal the Christmas dessert spotlight!
Wow your guests with this show-stopping yet budget-friendly chocolate banoffee roulade. With a rich caramel, banana, and chocolate filling wrapped in light meringue, it's perfect for festive parties or as a decadent Christmas dessert.
Who says mincemeat is only for mince pies? Its rich, spiced flavour makes it an ideal ingredient for a whole host of Christmas baking ideas. Try this twist on the classic shortcake recipe for a delightful festive dessert or teatime treat.