The proof is in the pudding

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

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

We’ve given this retro favourite a low-fat makeover, with tangy frozen yogurt. SERVES 10PREP 30 MINS,PLUS FREEZINGCOOK 10 MINS ✱ 2 x 500ml tubs vanilla frozen yogurt (3% fat) ✱3tbsp 70% fruit blueberr

By Francesca Bonadonna (plantifullybasedblog.com) Makes 20 | Prep 35 mins plus chilling | Cook 10-15 mins FOR THE GINGERBREAD COOKIES 113g vegan butter, softened100g brown sugar45ml unsulphured molass

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

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