Try these crispy, creamy Philly cheese smoked salmon crackers for your next Christmas Cocktail Party.

Oh the joy of breaking through that solid layer of pure milk fat and filling your spoon with the rich, creamy, artery-hardening pleasure of clotted cream.

Jackie Lee shares her recipe for Mexican roasted corn – a traditional street food easily made in your home!

So easy to make, this Loseley Christmas cake packed with rum, butter and dried fruits all mingle together to taste like Christmas. This recipe is a must-try and would transfer perfectly to individual miniture cakes as gifts.

Here are some recipes for Tamari and Chilli Glazed Lamb with Shredded Vegetable Pickle, Salmon and Cucumber Salad, and Pork with a spicy crust, served with mushrooms and onions in a sweet soy glaze and root vegetable mash.

The first cocktail book ever written contains hot punch, hot buttered rums, blazers and toddies by the dozen. You couldn’t nip out for a bag of ice or make it easily at home, so cooling drinks was an expensive practice. Setting fire to liquid soon became a phenomenon, and as taverns reopened as upmarket hotel bars, bar men honed their skills, and so, out of the heated punch the much loved toddy was born.

To celebrate the new Christmas Celebration Menu launching at the beginning of December at Malmaison, London, the hotel has created a Christmassy cocktail. You can enjoy Avant Noel at the bar or try to recreate using the recipe they shared with us…

Chicken, Tarragon & Wholegrain Mustard Gnocchi and Red Wine Vinegar and Pineapple Souffle with Maille Mustard and Pineapple Sorbet were created especially for Maille by Claude Bosi, the two Michelin star chef at Hibiscus.

Looking for something to make for dinner this week? Why not try Philly Hero Nicola Bryans’ meatball linquine recipe using Philadelphia cream cheese. With meatballs, cream cheese and pasta this recipe has all the hallsmarks of the perfect comfort cooking.

Whip up a treat this Christmas and serve a great British trifle with a modern twist. Developed by Will Torrent, award winning patissier &chocolatier and rising celebrity chef, this delicious festive favourite is sure to excite everyone’s tastebuds.