Venison stroganoff instead of the usual beef. Venison is lower in fat than chicken and high in protein.

My best ever mince pies with very well behaved crisp, shortcrust pastry.

A low fat baked tealoaf studded with raisins and flavored with orange juice, zest and ground cardamom seeds.

Pan fried ostrich fillet in a creamy mustard sauce. (Also works well with pork or chicken).

Dill & horseradish lobster cocktail brioche buns – a very decadent starter or canape for the holiday season.

Cheese and chilli scones (biscuits for the American amongst us!), perfect with lashings of chutney and cream cheese.

A wholesome mushroom, leek and Stilton cheese soup. Earthy and a great vegetarian starter for Christmas.

British Eccles cakes with a twist – flaky pastry filled with dried cherries and spices. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.

A giant sausage roll with sweet caramelised onion, fresh apple and toasted sesame seeds. Perfect for feeding a crowd.

A crisp, sweet pastry case filled with orange curd and topped with a delicately spiced frangipane sponge studded with sultanas & cherries.

Peanut butter, salted peanut and raspberry jam brownies.