Recipes
Raspberry flapjack slices
Whip up these tasty raspberry flapjack slices for a sweet treat that's packed with goodness. Recipe and image courtesy of Love Fresh Berries, lovefreshberries.co.uk
Air fryer sweet potato fudgy brownies
Made from nutrient-rich sweet potatoes, this vegan brownie recipe offers a healthier alternative that still feels indulgent. Recipe and image courtesy of The Happy Pear, thehappypear.ie
Seville orange and poppy seed cake
Enjoy the delicious flavours of fresh orange and nutty poppy seed with this easy cake recipe. Recipe and image courtesy of Tesco Real Food, realfood.tesco.com
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Yoghurt and berry bark
Freeze natural yoghurt topped with blackcurrants, dark chocolate and nuts for a sweet and nutritious snack that will satisfy your cravings. Recipe and image courtesy of The Blackcurrant Foundation, blackcurrantfoundation.co.uk
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Chocolate mousse
Light, wonderfully chocolatey, and with a generous dollop of cream on top, you can't beat the classic chocolate mousse. Recipe and image from Bon App! by Isabelle Dunn (£30, Smith Street Books). Photography: Alan Benson.
Traditional braised red cabbage
With a wonderful tanginess and a perfect blend of spices, this braised red cabbage recipe will add extra flavour to your roast dinner. Recipe and image from A Very Vegan Christmas mini cookbook (£5, Viva!), veganrecipeclub.org.uk
Jewelled veggie leek and parsnip stuffing
Packed with seasonal vegetables, dried apricots and pecans, this tasty stuffing recipe is the perfect accompaniment to your Christmas turkey. Recipe and image courtesy of Asda, asda.com
Beef dripping smashed roasties
Upgrade your roast potatoes with meaty flavour by cooking them in delicious beef dripping. Recipe and image courtesy of Asda, asda.com
Nut roast wreath with sage crisps
Make this vegan nut roast in the shape of a wreath and decorate with aromatic sage crisps and orange slices for the perfect festive dish. Recipe and image from A Very Vegan Christmas mini cookbook (£5, Viva!), veganrecipeclub.org.uk. Recipe: Maryanne Hall, photography: Niki Webster.
Desserts
Chocolate orange trifle
This easy yet impressive dessert puts a spin on the classic trifle with delicious flavours of chocolate and orange. Recipe and image courtesy of Asda, asda.com
Spiced apple frangipane tart
This tart is the perfect Christmas dessert, with sweet frangipane, soft apple slices, and a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crust. Recipe and image courtesy of Maldon Salt, maldonsalt.com
Fig, date and orange blossom Christmas pudding
Try this scrumptious Christmas pudding recipe, made with sweet dried fruit and a splash of orange liqueur, and beautifully decorated with orange slices and fresh figs. Recipe and image courtesy of Matthews Cotswold Flour, cotswoldflour.com and Aimee Twigger, @twiggstudios
Mains
Sticky cola ham
Infuse your Christmas ham with sweet cola flavour and coat it with a treacly glaze with this delicious recipe. Recipe and image from Gluten Free Christmas by Becky Excell (£22, Quadrille). Photography: Hannah Hughes
Mushroom, butternut squash, chestnut and caramelised onion wreath
With tender mushrooms, sweet butternut squash, and flaky puff pastry, this wholesome dish is the perfect centrepiece for your Christmas feast. Recipe and image courtesy of Maldon Salt, maldonsalt.com
Squash and beetroot Wellington with kale pesto
With a satisfying filling of lentils and roasted vegetables, nutty kale pesto, and golden puff pastry, this wholesome dish is a delicious, vegan alternative to the beloved Wellington. Recipe and image from The Magical Christmas Cookbook (£20, Murdoch Books, murdochbooks.co.uk)
Starters
Winter salad with bacon-coated prunes
This salad is a delight for the senses! With sweet prunes paired with salty bacon and juicy fresh fruit, this easy starter is sure to wow guests. Recipe and image from The Magical Christmas Cookbook (£20, Murdoch Books), murdochbooks.co.uk
Blue cheese stuffed dates with maple pecans
Pair tangy blue cheese with rich Medjool dates and top with a pecan for an easy, sweet and savoury starter. Recipe and image courtesy of Tesco, realfood.tesco.com
Easy festive vegan pâté
Made from smoked tofu and cashews, this tasty vegan pâté is ready in just 15 minutes. Recipe and image from A Very Vegan Christmas mini cookbook (£5, Viva!), veganrecipeclub.org.uk Recipe: Maryanne Hall, photography: Niki Webster