Programme: Four Live

Hassle Free Christmas Pud with Advocaat Ice Cream

Recipe by Richie Wilson

From: Four Live

A yummy Christmas pudding that’s hassle free!

Spiced Mixed Nuts

Recipe by Kevin Dundon

From: Four Live

Sometimes a bowl of these in the middle of a table at a drinks reception is just enough.

Scones with Lavender Cream

Recipe by Angel Adoree

From: Four Live

Perfect for your vintage afternoon tea party!

Russian Winter Salad

Recipe by Monica Loughman

From: Four Live

Wave goodbye to the winter blues with this tasty salad

Serves: 4

Mexican Leek and Black Bean Chilli

Recipe by The Happy Pear

From: Four Live

Serve with sour cream for a richer dish.

Duck ka tikka

Recipe by Sunil Ghai

From: Four Live

A duck breast marinated in star aniseed and chilli and charred in tandoor.

Fragrant Salmon Parcels - These can be wrapped up and left for a few hours before baking. They don’t take long but I would bring them to room temperature before cooking, so leave them out of the fridge for 30 minutes before plonking in the oven.

These can be wrapped up and left for a few hours before baking. They don’t take long but I would bring them to room temperature before cooking, so leave them out of the fridge for 30 minutes before plonking in the oven.

Free Range Turkey with smoked bacon and sage butter

Recipe by Gary O'Hanlon

From: Four Live

Gary uses Rogan's Whiskey Oaked Smoked Bacon for this delicious main

Total Time: 45

Pear, Almond and Chocolate Crumble

Recipe by Rachel Allen

From: Four Live

More than just a crumble, this dessert unites pears with two of its favourite companions - almond and chocolate

Beurre Blanc

Recipe by Kevin Dundon

From: Four Live

This is a fantastic sauce to have in your culinary repertoire, as it is a great last-minute sauce that works wonderfully well with lots of different things, particularly fish or chicken.