Food & Drink

Christmas isn’t complete without the perfect Christmas cake. That’s why we simply must share with you our favourite Christmas cake recipe. Not too many ingredients and not too complex, it’s still sure to wow and add a touch of sparkle after you’ve finished your sprouts and pigs-in-blankets on the big day. You can even trade out some of the ingredients, swapping them with free-from versions if you prefer. Ingredients For...

Wondering why you’re struggling with your weight in the run-up to Christmas? Take this quiz to find out What do you love most about Christmas? a) Meeting friends or family for a festive drink or two and a mince pie – preferably after getting some...

It’s easier than you think to create traditional (and unusual) Christmas puddings that are 100% gluten free Christmas isn’t Christmas without a fruity Christmas Pudding. But these days it’s so easy to make incredible gluten-free puddings, why stop there? Here are four different gluten-free puddings...

These crunchy biscuits are a festive twist on a simple cookie recipe, using gentle amounts of Christmas spices. They are so easy to make, even the youngest members of the family will love helping you decorate them - and eating them! Ingredients Biscuits: 55g caster...

By the time the turkey has been eaten and the roasted veg has been devoured, there’s often very little room left for a large slice of Christmas pudding with brandy cream. Instead of chucking out your leftover festive pud, turn it into another delicious dessert...

Suitable for Vegans Difficulty rating Medium Makes Approx. 6 (based on 10cm moulds) Prep time 30 minutes Cook time 15 minutes (+ 4 hours setting time for filling) Ingredients For the base: 1 ½ cups almond flour * ½ cup coconut flour * 3 tbsp...

For a sweet finale to Bonfire Night, try this maple and white chocolate cheesecake. With comfort food flavours of maple syrup and white chocolate and base of gluten-free biscuits, it will please anyone with a sweet tooth. And it just happens to be gluten-free too....

Warm up this Bonfire Night with a hearty meat-free sausage and bean casserole. This version uses gluten-free, meat-free sausages, making it perfect for anyone who needs to avoid gluten. The bean casserole can be cooked in advance and frozen until you need it – but omit...

If you or your children love chocolate chip cookies, try serving up these delicious dairy-free Halloween versions – each topped with a spooky chocolate spider that’s really easy to create. Our recipe uses dairy-free chocolate and dairy-free margarine, making them perfect for anyone with a...

Planning a Halloween party for your kids? These mini gluten-free mummy pizzas will wow the crowd – they’re tasty, gluten-free and just a little bit spooky too… Makes 16 mini pizzas Ingredients For the dough: 125ml milk * 3g fast-action yeast * 1 tsp caster...

Suitable for Vegan & Gluten-free Difficulty rating Easy Makes Approx. 10-12 (dependant on size) Prep time 30 minutes Setting time 4 hours in the fridge Ingredients For the base: 1 cup roasted & salted macadamia nuts 1/4 cup pecans * 2/3 cup fine oat bran *...

The meat and dairy replacements that make being vegan a breeze! Tofu instead of eggs For a much-needed protein hit you can’t go wrong with scrambled tofu for breakfast. It’s also packed with magnesium, copper and zinc and contains all eight essential amino acids. Just...