The days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve lend themselves to casual get-togethers centred around sharing plates – plus a showstopping treat or two

This easy, stylish decoration is quick to achieve, and you can adapt the sugarpaste colour and sprinkles to your taste. Once iced, the decorating takes just minutes.

It’s not a party without an all-star buffet line-up…

Get your winter bake on with these fabulous creations

Take the stress out of the proceedings and let your kitchen appliances do all the hard work

Spare yourself the shopping trip. Who doesn’t love a gift made with love?