CHRISTMAS

Party food doesn’t come much more delicious than this! Cups of filo pastry with a scrummy prawn and dill filling, best eaten slightly chilled.

A variation on the classic, a rich baked dish of finely sliced potatoes and celeriac, which tastes as good eaten cold the next day.  

A mixture of mushrooms, including porcini gives this soup an intensive flavour and a deep mushroom colour. This soup can be made a couple of days beforehand and kept refrigerated then heated through.

These savoury scones make delicious party food, especially when warm. They can be served with a savoury butter, olives and chutneys in the centre.

These crisp twice baked Italian biscuits are delightful dipped into coffee or festive hot chocolate. They make for a thoughtful Christmas gift too. 

Easy to make, this delicious sauce accompanies either a roast gammon or roast pork.

These delightful bites combine creamy cheese, savory pancetta, and crunchy almonds atop a crispy bread base, finished with sprinkle of pomegranate for a touch of sweetness. For extra flavor, try spreading cranberry sauce or chilli jam on the bread before layering the toppings.

Everyone loves a chocolate pudding, this is flavoured with orange and served with a rich decadent sauce with a hint of orange liqueur. Serve as an alternative to a traditional Christmas Pudding.

A variation on sprouts with chestnuts, the hazelnuts are toasted to bring out their flavour and Parmesan breadcrumbs scattered on top.

This dessert is packed full of a delicious selection of fruit, nuts and chocolate to create a delicious caramel slice. It's a quick and easy bake in the Rayburn and is a total crowd pleaser.