Course: Baking

Makes: 18

Chocolate and hazelnut biscotti

Biscotti are Italian twice-baked biscuits. They are quite dry and crispy and are a perfect accompaniment to dunk into coffee, crème brulées, mousses or pannacottas. Again these make a very tasty edible Christmas gift and look very attractive packaged in a jar tied with ribbon.

Tasty Wholemeal Yeast Bread - This is a delicious brown wholemeal yeast loaf that is fairly easy to make and better than any bread you will buy in the shops. I use cup measures as much as possible there are much easier than scales. For those who don't have cup measure, there are approximately 100g or 4oz of Flour in a cup. Odlums don't supply Strong Wholemeal Flour anymore, you will have to make the trip to the health food shops to source.

Makes: 2

Total Time: 57

Tasty Wholemeal Yeast Bread

This is a delicious brown wholemeal yeast loaf that is fairly easy to make and better than any bread you will buy in the shops. I use cup measures as much as possible there are much easier than scales. For those who don't have cup measure, there are approximately 100g or 4oz of Flour in a cup. Odlums don't supply Strong Wholemeal Flour anymore, you will have to make the trip to the health food shops to source.

Yummy brownies - This is a simple recipe but it turns out to be absolutely scrumptous!

Serves: 20

Total Time: 35

Yummy brownies

This is a simple recipe but it turns out to be absolutely scrumptous!

Serves: 6

Meringue and berry cake

Recipe by Siúcra

Everyone deserves a sweet treat every now and again. Enjoy Siúcra’s delicious meringue and berry cake. This simple yet decadent dessert is the perfect indulgence to wow friends and family with.

Serves: 4

Baked Alaska

Recipe by Neven Maguire

From: Neven Maguire: Home Chef

This is my twin brother David’s favourite dessert. Whenever he comes to the restaurant, we always make this for him and it often even graces the table at Christmas. You’re going to be using shop-bought ice cream and cake, so it’s worth spending a little time making a perfect shape for the meringue to pipe on

Crunchy Pistachio Biscuits - When friends drop by for a catch up over coffee, they really don't believe me when I tell them how easy it is to make these biscuits. They are by far my favourite - lightly salted pistachio nuts are warmly tucked inside the golden brown bickies leaving you with a nice crunchy bite.

Makes: 15

Total Time: 85

Crunchy Pistachio Biscuits

When friends drop by for a catch up over coffee, they really don't believe me when I tell them how easy it is to make these biscuits. They are by far my favourite - lightly salted pistachio nuts are warmly tucked inside the golden brown bickies leaving you with a nice crunchy bite.

Serves: 4

Raspberry Soufflé

Recipe by Siúcra

Delight the family with Siúcra’s scrumptious Raspberry Soufflé. This recipe creates a delicious light dessert which looks just as good as it tastes.

Serves: 6

Neven Maguire's The Orchard

Recipe by Neven Maguire

From: Neven Maguire: Home Chef

Apple Panna Cotta with Apple Jelly, Glazed Apple Tart, Apple Crumble and Apple Parfait. This is our signature dessert and a great way to present apples when they’re in season. The idea is to take your taste buds on a journey of lots of different textures and flavours. We call it The Orchard after Co. Armagh.

Serves: 6

The Raspberry Plate

Recipe by Neven Maguire

From: Neven Maguire: Home Chef

This is a signature dessert that has been on the menu for years but is constantly evolving. It was originally given to me by my good friend Neil McFadden. I just love the combination of shortcake and cold buttermilk pudding, and it’s a great dessert for entertaining, as there is a lot that can be done in advance.