Gadget genius festive treats

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

Now is the perfect time to prepare for the feasting ahead with these treats bursting with seasonal flavours

Expect lots of admiring comments when you round off your celebratory meal with an impressive prep-ahead dessert

Cosy up with an old favourite

A good mushroom pie should have rich flavour and perfectly buttery pastry. For the flakiest crust, freeze the butter and grate it into the dry ingredients. A variety of fresh mushrooms makes the filli

Whether it’s for a midweek meal or casual dinner party main, stroganoff is a great go-to dish. Traditionally, it’s made with beef, but the mushrooms, paprika and soured cream also work well with pork.