With a nicely spiced filling similar to mincemeat, these bite-size tarts need only a dollop of sweetened whipped cream for complete perfection.
All this fabulously rich sauce needs is a bed of broad noodles, such as pappardelle or fettuccine. This makes enough to tuck extra away in the freezer for another meal or to use when making lasagna.
Wassail is a hot mulled cider drink that's traditionally enjoyed on New Year's Eve. In this iced "royale" version, we've swapped out the cider in favour of sparkling wine and pears. Prep the punch in advance so you can relax and spend time with guests as soon as they arrive.
Take your gingerbread cookies up a notch this year by turning them into snowflake stunners.
Smaller versions of these savoury stuffed pies from Spain and Latin American make ideal snacks for tapas-inspired parties.
Dotted with chocolate and pistachios, this after-dinner treat begs to be dipped in tea.
Sweet and oh so cute, these little steamed desserts are anything but old-fashioned.
This recipe comes from our contributing editor, Andrew Chase, who developed it for his vegetarian friends. But it's so delicious that his nonvegetarian friends love it too.
