Family stars make fond memories

Make this simple treat before cosying up to watch your favourite Christmas film – it’s just as warm and indulgent as a mug of hot chocolate, but with less risk of it spilling over the sofa! SERVES 1 P

Ingredients (Serves 8) ◆ 240g baking margarine ◆ 240g caster sugar ◆ 4 medium eggs ◆ 300g self raising flour ◆ Yellow food colour gel ◆ 1tsp natural orange extract ◆ 25g cocoa powder ◆ 125g chocolate

Hosting a kids’ Christmas party? These are perfect for sharing, and you can save time by using shop-bought cupcakes that you simply decorate. ■ Serves 24 ■ Prep 45 mins ■ No cook 24 cupcakes (shop-bou

MAKES 16-20 pieces PREP 20 mins plus 3 hrs chilling COOK 8 mins EASY 50g butter, plus extra for the tin400g blonde white chocolate (or use500g regular white chocolate),broken into pieces100g white cho

Roast goose, sticky sprouts, gingerbread trifle – Skye McAlpine’s festive recipes are truly scrumptious

If your cheese biscuits have gone soft, pop them into a hot oven for a few minutes to refresh and crisp them up again. They will firm up as they cool. Sprouts are an integral part of Christmas, but ma