Dessert made simple – and stunning! Make this meringue torte ahead, freeze if needed, then just defrost and decorate with fresh fruit, candied treats, or edible flowers.

Bright, comforting, and fuss-free — this colourful dish is your new dinner hero! Prep the squash and puree up to two days ahead, then simply reheat and assemble when it’s time to serve. One large squash feeds 4–6 as a main or 8–10 as a hearty side. Add a little cream or butter for extra indulgence — it’s Christmas, after all!

Colourful and tasty, this vegetarian dish is ideal to make ahead, and can easily be increased to feed more! Use the larger 28cm pan with 1 and a half times the recipe to feed 6-8. This recipe can be prepared up to step 6, reheated and finished later with the crispy pesto topping.

One for the chocoholics, these Chocolate and Pear Brownies are a sublime treat and perfect with a cup of tea.

Whip up this easy vanilla fudge recipe – perfect swirled into ice cream, sprinkled over cakes, or simply savoured on its own. Be sure to keep a thermometer handy for best results.

A classic tomato tart, perfect for a light lunch or easy supper. A hint of mustard cuts through the sweetness of ripe, locally grown tomatoes. We used a mix of heirloom varieties, but any fresh tomatoes will do. Delicious hot or cold, it keeps well in the fridge for up to four days. Inspired by AGA Demonstrator Naomi Hansell and the bold spirit of our new Mustard colourway.

Easy to prepare and cook, this hearty dish is full of flavour combining roasted aubergines with a deliciously spicy tomato sauce.  Serve with flatbread and a green salad.

A timeless French favourite, Chicken Chasseur is rustic, rich and full of comforting flavour. For tender, succulent results, opt for chicken thighs or legs. It’s delicious served with rice and a crisp salad, or alongside golden sautéed potatoes and seasonal veg.

These slow-cooked beef short ribs are irresistibly tender, falling off the bone in a rich, flavourful Asian-inspired sauce.

This delicious dish is perfect for entertaining friends and even better because it’s prepared and cooked in a single dish. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up the flavourful juices!

Based on the famous antipodean dessert, which New Zealand claims as its own, pavlovas can be made ahead of time and filled an hour before serving. Named after the ballerina Anna Pavlova, this dessert is said to represent the fluffy tutu of the dancer.

Panforte is a traditional Italian Christmas treat. It is a dense, soft, chewy cake, full of dried fruit, nuts and spices. Great with a cup of espresso, a small slice is all that is needed!