Gadget genius festive treats

Cheeseboard mince pies For a savoury twist on the classic mince pie, work sharp cheddar into the pastry – it pairs wonderfully with the rich, fruity mincemeat. Serve this warm, ideally with a glass of

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

MAKES 12 PREP 20 mins COOK 30 mins EASY 15g butter 15g plain flour 180ml milk 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 60g gruyère, grated 320g sheet ready-rolled puff pastry 80g wafer-thin smoked ham, torn 1 egg, beaten

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My favourite dish is fish pie. Since I was a child, we’ve always had fish pie on Christmas Eve. It’s a comforting dish and something you can make ahead, as there’s always so much to do – all the wrapp

Ingredients (Serves 12) ◆ 1tsp dried onion granules ◆ Onion salt and freshly ground black pepper ◆ 300g 15% fat beef mince ◆ 12 thin slices demi baguette, toasted ◆ 60g mayonnaise ◆ A few baby salad l