The secret to getting gloriously puffed-up Yorkshire puddings is to have the fat sizzling hot and don't open the oven door!

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

Make the most of leftover roast lamb with this flavour-packed leftover lamb curry. Serve with naan bread and basmati rice for an Indian feast

Try our recipe for a gorgeously creamy, yet low in fat rice pudding. Serve this comforting dessert with jam or fruit

This simple bake is lovely with a cuppa. Or have it for dessert instead, with custard or ice cream

This intense chocolate orange sponge bake with thick sauce is about as indulgent as a good pudding gets

A homemade Christmas pudding is easy to make, then it just needs time in the steamer to turn it into a glorious, rich, fruity dessert. A festive classic

A fruity pud, served with orange custard cream, makes the perfect end to the traditional Christmas meal

Switch up your traditional Christmas pudding with this sticky toffee version. It's a great modern twist on the classic festive dessert

One of our most requested recipes – puddings don't get any better than this

This hot, gooey chocolate pud, with dark chocolate and canned pears, can be made ahead and frozen – a perfect no-fuss dinner party dessert

Make this vegan Christmas pudding as part of a festive feast, packed with dried figs, raisins, sultanas and a tot of rum. Serve warm with vegan ice cream

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

Make the most of leftover roast turkey with this creamy fricassee. It's delicious served with potatoes or pasta, and ideal for using up turkey from Christmas dinner

Use up leftover Christmas pudding in this tasty frozen treat from BBC Good Food reader Jo Langley

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

Transform a classic lemon drizzle cake into a self-saucing pud for a cheap, comforting dessert. Serve with cream or custard

A twist on the classic Christmas pudding, our cherry version is served with silky dark chocolate, a rich brandy sauce and a dollop of double cream

This quintessentially British pud, packed with juicy summer berries, is so much easier than it looks, perfect for beginners

Try a fruity version of the classic sticky toffee pudding for a rich after-dinner treat. Serve with cream, custard or vanilla ice cream

This is a posh version of bread and butter pudding, rich with cream and vanilla – great for using up any excess Christmas panettone

Transform a stale loaf into a comforting bread and butter pudding. This traditional British dessert is layered with a rich vanilla custard, dried fruit and lemon zest

Impress your guests with this traditional, steamed pudding with a difference - cut to reveal a tender fruit centre and oozing citrus syrup

Roast beef just wouldn't be the same without crisp Yorkshire puddings.

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

Being short of time needn't stop you making your own pudding. This microwave-friendly sponge is ready in 10 minutes and can easily be a chocolate pud too

A classic light, spiced Christmas pudding - so simple you don't even need any kitchen scales

This pud will be a hit with all the family, and it only takes 20 minutes to make

Get a head start on Christmas with James Martin's make-ahead pudding

A classic that every Christmas table should have. Make ahead and simply steam the puds to reheat on the big day