Pop these homemade Christmas truffles in a pretty box if you want to give them as a gift. Kids will love giving them to family and friends

Use leftover Christmas pudding to rustle up this speedy and sumptuously creamy trifle with Grand Marnier-steeped oranges

Rustle up this healthy vegan celeriac and hazelnut soup as a starter on Christmas Day. Truffle oil adds a bit of luxury, or leave it out for a simple supper on a winter's night

Get these made and in the freezer up to a month ahead, then simply pull them out when you’re ready

Bake this festive fruit cake in advance of Christmas and feed it regularly with rum, brandy or whisky to build the flavour and keep it moist

Chocolate truffles, beautifully wrapped in boxes, will put a smile on anyone's face – and they're so easy to make

Make these decadent treats for serious lovers of chocolate. They make a gorgeous Christmas gift for family and friends – and they're surprisingly easy to make

Give these truffles for a Christmas or birthday present. With white and dark chocolate plus a marsala and espresso centre, they taste just like a slice of tiramisu

Create a mouthwatering chocolate truffle torte - and there's no cooking necessary!

An easy-to-make alternative to traditional Christmas cakes which requires no beating

Take pasta bake to new heights with this moreish macaroni and smoked haddock dish. It can be assembled in advance and finished in the oven the next day

Chocolate truffles, amaretti biscuits and a few edible Christmas flourishes make these festive brownies an extra-special dessert no one could resist

Serve this easy vegetarian pâté as a starter at a dinner party. It's a great partner to toast, mini crispbreads and cornichons

Love crinkle cookies? Try our extra-festive version for Christmas, with orange zest, mixed spice and cinnamon – and not forgetting the classic fudgy centre

Make chocolate truffles as an impressive accompaniment to after-dinner coffee, or box them up and give them as gifts

The perfect end to a Boxing Day banquet, John Torode's dessert combines an Italian classic with British seasonal fruit

Cross a Christmas pudding with a cheesecake and what do you get? A fantastic alternative festive dessert with a crunchy ginger base and creamy filling

A perfect match for cheese and cold meats, and delicious in turkey sandwiches

Make Christmas extra special with these cookie dough truffles. They're the perfect gift for family and friends, or serve with coffee after a festive feast

Use up leftover roast potatoes on Boxing Day and make luxury potato skins with brie and truffle. The latter is optional, but Christmas is a time to indulge

Introduce a little luxury to a creamy chicken and potato gratin by adding truffle. A great comfort dish to serve in winter, or when you want something special

Velvety smooth and supremely comforting, this winter soup makes the most of this underrated root, and celebrates any glorious leftover game birds

Combine a few key Christmas flavours here to make a pie that both children and adults will adore

Scented truffle oil and fresh parmesan make humble parsnips the star in this tasty Christmas canapé

Indulge in Tom Kerridge's ultimate truffle mac 'n' cheese, an amalgamation of all his favourite versions of this classic American dish

Substitute eggs for chia seeds in this vegan take on a traditional Christmas cake. The coconut oil adds a great background flavour and keeps the cake moist

Make these chocolates to give as gifts or for a fun weekend project. Split the ganache into a few bowls and add a couple of different flavourings, if you like

This rich, gluten-free cake makes a perfect
dinner-party dessert

This truffle roulette game is perfect for a Halloween party, as you can surprise guests with the fillings. They’re also fun to make with older children

Mix up your festive main with this fabulous Christmas dinner Wellington. A make-ahead meal in one, it incorporates stuffing and cranberry sauce, so all you need to think about on the big day is the veg and gravy