
Christmas market recipes
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Gluhwein
Fill your kitchen with the delicious scent of red wine, brandy, orange and spices in gluhwein. It's the perfect grown-up drink to help you warm up on wintery days
Norwegian butter cookies
Enjoy these traditional Norwegian butter cookies at Christmas as a treat for family and friends. They’re quick to make, and taste delicious
Roast chestnuts
Make a batch of roast chestnuts for a festive Christmas treat to share with guests. Try our easy method and make the most of these seasonal bites
Easy gingerbread recipe for kids
Make decorating these adorable gingerbread men even easier (and less messy!) with tubes of shop-bought icing and sweets. Get the kids involved too
Eggnog
Get into the festive spirit with eggnog, a classic Christmas drink made with brandy, cream, eggs and vanilla. Serve with plenty of ice in tumbler glasses
Homemade toffee apples
Nothing beats the crunch of a toffee apple on a crisp autumnal evening, and these taste so much better than shop bought
Chilli & fennel frosted nuts
Give an edible present this Christmas like these moreish frosted nuts with chilli. Present them in gift bags, or serve them with drinks at a festive party
Homemade hot chocolate
Indulge in a homemade hot chocolate. Perfect as the cold nights draw in, you can add a pinch of chilli, cinnamon or a slug of rum if you like
Salted caramels
Treat your nearest and dearest to these homemade salted caramels. The perfect edible gift, wrap them up in a gift box for a deliciously decadent treat
Florentines
Enjoy these classic florentines at Christmas time. Jewelled with cherries and pistachios and coated in chocolate, these biscuits are the perfect festive gift
Lebkuchen
A German biscuit similar to gingerbread, lebkuchen is easy to make and a great Christmas treat
Honey-mustard hot dogs
Try a twist on a hot dog with our two-cheese, honey-and-mustard topping. They're perfect for Bonfire Night or family nights in when you fancy something fast
Alpine fries
Indulge in French fries topped with melted cheese, ham and pickles. Serve as a side dish or an easy snack for entertaining friends and family
Christmas stollen with almonds & marzipan
Nothing says Christmas like stollen with marzipan. It's a cinch to make, although it does take some time – think of it as a weekend project with the kids
Gingerbread cookies
Put your feet up and enjoy these moreish gingerbread cookies with a cuppa, made with aromatic cloves, ginger, cinnamon and rich black treacle
Classic mulled wine
Make perfectly spiced mulled wine at Christmas with our easy recipe. Use a good quality red wine like an unoaked tempranillo or try a twist with a dash of sloe gin
Easy biscotti
Make these easy biscotti to serve with coffee, or dip into chocolate and present in a tin to give to family and friends at Christmas
Simple gingerbread house
Bake a gingerbread house with our simple biscuit recipe and design template. Get the kids involved, too, and weave some magical Christmas memories
Cinnamon twists
Bake these fabulous cinnamon twists for an on-the-go breakfast or sweet treat. They take a little effort but are well worth it
Mulled cider
It's easy to make your own mulled cider. As well as fruit and spices, we've added extra apple brandy to our version of this delicious winter warmer
Halloumi fries
Crisp and slightly salty shallow-fried halloumi fries make perfect party food. Great with a sprinkling of za'atar and a spicy yogurt for dipping
Spiced stollen plait
This pretty twist on a classic German Christmas bake is lightly spiced, filled with mixed dried fruit and marzipan, then dusted with icing sugar
Zimtsterne (Cinnamon star cookies)
Edd Kimber creates a version of these German spiced cookies- they're chewy, crisp and similar to an almond macaroon
Mulled mead
Mulled mead or cider with a splash of brandy is a real festive treat, a warming alternative to mulled wine with cinnamon, ginger and citrus notes