- desserts and festive cakes
- the big day
- festive alternatives
- dual cook oven
- festive drinks
- leftovers
- parties
- breakfasts
- vegetarian christmas
- kids
after 10 treats
To say this is stretching the concept of an After Eight is a bit of an understatement. It’s basically a metre-long tribute to that after dinner classic from the eighties. You can spike and flavour dif...
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chocolate and chestnut yule log
There's something magical about baking at Christmas, and Yule logs are no exception. Not only does this recipe look the part, but the addition of chestnuts makes it taste even more festive. Your frien...
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fruit & nut topping for christmas cake
If you like Christmas cake but you're not a fan of the sickly fondant or thick royal icing it's usually decorated with, try ringing the changes with this lighter fruity option.
Place the apricot ja...
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jamie's mum's trifle
This trifle is a Christmas tradition at our house – and it looks amazing when it's finished! It takes a bit of time but is well worth it. Make sure you allow each layer time to set completely in the f...
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marathon semifreddo
I’ve gone back to one of my first loves – the Marathon bar (aka Snickers) for this ridiculously heavenly ice cream. I don’t care what it says on the wrapper, in my mind this chocolate bar will always ...
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st clement’s shortbread
This recipe will make that delicious, crumbly shortbread that we all love, but with an extra hit of citrus to freshen them right up.
Preheat the oven to 180C/gas 4 and grease a baking tray with the...
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vegan chocolate bread and butter pudding & mulled figs
It may seem unusual but this recipe uses tofu instead of eggs for the custard that makes this dessert a delight for chocolate lovers, vegan or not. And the spiced figs are great to use with other wint...
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wibbly wobbly clementine jelly
You can use virtually any type of juice for jelly but clementines are absolutely delicious at this time of year. To me, this tastes like Christmas in a glass. If you’ve got kids around, these are the ...
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winter pudding bombe
This time of year, I think it’s important to have some clever cheats up your sleeve. Puddings you can make ahead of time then leave in the freezer until needed are great. If you try and do everything ...
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