Mango salad with crayfish
If you are lucky enough to have a crayfish this is a fresh way to serve it and not over power the delicate flavour.
Italian panforte cake
Try serving this delicious cake this Christmas instead of instead of the traditional heavy Christmas cake
Christmas Trifle
Trifle is an old fashioned favourite. It's a special occasion dish that requires a bit of preparation but it's always worth it! This recipe will appeal to all ages as it contains no alcohol.
Christmas tree biscuits
Kids will love helping to make these gorgeous Christmas tree biscuits. Using a simple to make biscuit dough, these trees are decorated with Jaffas as baubles and a little icing sugar.
Christmas-style coleslaw
A festive coloured salad to add to the Christmas table
Christmas shortbread
Nothing says Christmas quite like buttery shortbread. These crumbly biscuits are a simple sweet treat and make thoughtful festive gifts. For a less traditional version try pistachio and cranberry shortbread -just mix in cranberries and pistachios. Either version is sure to be a hit this Christmas!
Christmas punch
Cinnamon infused orange juice is blended with sherry, pineapple, sparkling white wine and soda water to create this spicy cocktail that makes the perfect nightcap or drink to end (or spur on) your Christmas festivities.
Christmas pudding ice cream
If you are not a fan of traditional Christmas steamed puddings this is a fun alternative. You could even make small ones for individual serves.
Christmas pastry wreaths
This Parmesan cheese pastry wreath recipe is easy to make and is a tasty Christmas snack or tummy filler for kids
Christmas jelly slice
Nothing says Christmas like this festive jelly slice! With a buttery biscuit base, creamy filling and a bright jelly topping, both adults and kids will love it as a sweet treat this festive season. And to top it off, this slice is super-easy to make!
Christmas gingerbread families
This gingerbread recipe can be used at Christmas or all year round
Christmas cupcakes with butter frosting
These are a fun alternative for those who don't like fruit mince.
Christmas cookies
The children will love helping cut and decorate these cookies and you can even turn them in to tree decorations
Fig, prosciutto and pine nut salad
Enjoy this summer salad recipe that is easy to make. The combined flavours of fresh fig, salty ham and crunchy pine nuts in a green salad are delicious.
Christmas chocolate spoons
These chocolate spoons are lots of fun to make and decorate and they make cute little presents to give at Christmas.
Chocolate rum balls
Festive rum balls are a Christmas must-have. Full of chocolate and covered in coconut they look lovely bagged up as Christmas gifts.
Christmas angel ice creams
These angel ice creams are dipped in jelly crystals and are lots of fun for kids to make.
Christmas Burgers With The Lot
With lots of colours, these burgers make the perfect addition to any BBQ, summer feast or festive celebration. Kids love these burgers and we know you will too!
Cheerios Christmas trees
These cute little Cheerios christmas trees are great to make with the kids and they will love decorating them
Christmas paper letter garland
A nice take on those old-fashioned fringe Merry Christmas banners, this one can be customized to suit your style.
Confetti ribbon gift wrap
Create a stunning effect with this confetti ribbon gift wrap idea for beautiful gift giving.
Starburst pom pom garland
These simple pom poms are made from raffia and look cute strung together into a garland or tied onto the Christmas tree as ornaments.
Paddle pop stick wreath
Graphic and modern, this wreath is simple and inexpensive to make, and looks great hanging on a door or wall
Clay and felt acorns
Cute as Christmas tree ornaments or to fill a glass bowl for a dash of yuletide colour, these clay and felt acorns are fun to make.
Fabric Christmas tree card
This is a sweet and simple-to-make card featuring strips of green fabric in the shape of a Christmas tree.
DIY Christmas foam stamp
This is a great way to give the gift of some handmade ones cards with your own design this Christmas?
Calligraphy Christmas card
You don't have to be an expert in calligraphy to use a quill and ink pot - simply by playing with squiggles and swirls you can create simple but effective cards.
Paper bauble Christmas card
Choose a simple colour scheme and use scrapbook paper or gift wraps in Christmas designs for clever and cute handmade cards
Christmas cards your toddler can make
The seasonal greetings double up as a fantastic sensory play idea with colours and textures to explore.
Easy homemade Christmas card ideas
If your kids love crafting here are five easy peasy homemade Christmas card ideas you can help them make for family and friends this festive season!