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Whether it’s festive nibbles with the neighbours or a full-scale NYE party, these drinks and canapés are sure to please all

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 5 mins plus 1 hr 30 mins freezing ■ No cook Whip 500ml double cream to stiff peaks. Fold in 70g chopped stem ginger, 4 tbsp syrup from the jar, and the seeds from 1/2 vanilla pod. Fr

■ PREPARATION TIME 10 minutes, plus cooling ■ COOKING TIME 10 minutes ■ SERVES 1 YOU WILL NEED ✔ 100ml (3½fl oz) double cream ✔ 1-2 shots (30-60ml/1-2fl oz) freshly brewed espresso coffee ✔ 300ml (10½

Have lots of foodies on your gift list? Treat your friends and family to these thoughtful edible homemade gifts

Get the mixing bowls out for traditional cakes and bakes that will fill your home with warming aromas as they cook

Happiness is a perfect pudding made with simple ingredients and a winning recipe, say the founders of Edinburgh bakery Twelve Triangles. Here, they share some of their favourite sweet treats