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Mango and blueberry Christmas trifle

Top tips for a foolproof pavlova

Always wondered what the key to a perfect pavlova is? Gave it a try and it turned into a puddle-mess? Check out Peter Gordon's foolproof pavlova tips and you won't look back.

Spiced Christmas tree cookies

Four batches of cookies divided into eight gift boxes equals eight times the pleasure of giving store-bought pressies. These Christmas tree cookies make the perfect thank you gift for the kid's teachers.

Snack time: spicy candied nut clusters

These sweet and salty chilli-spiked nut clusters are versatile snacks. Package them into jars and serve them as a picnic or party nibble. They would also make a great gift.

Gooey chocolate milk caramel fudge slice

Sausage roll of the season: pork, apple and sage

Ray McVinnie's how-to videos: how to glaze ham

Miraculous three-ingredient Christmas cake

Kumara and sausage fritters

Popcorn chicken

Celebrate the end of the week in style with a pineapple mojito

Five tips for taking the stress out of entertaining

The keys to a stress-free gathering are keeping things simple and planning in advance. It sounds simple enough, but there are quite a few tricks, tips and short cuts that you can use to make your party stress-free and fun for everyone, including you.

Five easy (and impressive) Christmas desserts

Christmas is a time for fabulous food and while we all enjoy eating it mild panic can set in when you have to bring something and don't know where to start. Why not try one of these festive classics.

Coconut and apple bircher muesli with berry salsa

Easy prep-ahead recipes for the festive season

All good food relies on planning ahead and at this time of year, when you need to be able to entertain easily, it is good to have a few ideas up your sleeve. Ray McVinnie shares his favourites.

Strawberry, almond and vanilla cupcakes