Christmas gift ideas
From steals for under £20, to the best advent calendars and bottles of booze available in 2022, find all the gifts for the foodie in your life here. Whether you want to splash out on homewares, or treat the kids – we’ve got the guide to help.
PLUS our edible homemade Christmas gifts are great for budget pressies this year. Whether it’s chutney, kimchi, or macaroons – you’ll find all the inspiration you need here.
All Christmas gift ideas
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Preserves recipes
Wine jelly
Debora Robertson’s wine jelly is a versatile condiment to have on hand at Christmas and can be made and stored...
Christmas chocolate recipes
Passion fruit snowball truffles
Just four ingredients are needed to create these pretty snowball truffles, boasting the tang of passion fruit and the rich...
Apple recipes
Lemongrass, apple, lime leaf and chilli jelly
Cherie Denham’s zingy jelly is naturally set with the pectin present in the apples, resulting in a beautifully clear finish...
Christmas gift ideas
Spiced boozy prunes
Cherie Denham’s boozy prunes are an absolute knockout stirred into yogurt, used to top cakes or even served as is...
Patisserie recipes
Chocolate and chestnut macarons
Iconic French macarons come in many colours and flavours. Here, layers of chocolate sandwich a light, soft and creamy chestnut...
Biscuit recipes
Lemon and pistachio shortbread biscuits
Crumbly, buttery shortbread is lightened with lemon and given a nutty richness thanks to plenty of pistachios. The perfect teatime...
Easter dessert recipes
Dark chocolate bark with sea salt, rosemary, pistachios...
Close your eyes and feel the Mediterranean sun beating down on you as you take a bite out of vegan...
Homemade dressings and sauces
Homemade crispy chilli oil
This is a full-flavoured, in-your-face crispy chilli oil, with plenty of fire, spice and floral numbness from the Sichuan peppercorns....
Christmas chocolate recipes
Paul A Young’s vegan chocolate truffles
“These dark chocolate truffles taste wonderful – intense, rich and smooth without being too strong. And they contain no dairy...
Peanut butter recipes
Cinnamon spiced peanut butter
Peanut butter is a fabulous medium for all sorts of flavourings and ingredients. This warming version makes breakfast worth getting...
Caramel recipes
Sea salt caramels with grapefruit and black pepper
You don’t need expert know-how to make sweets at home. These tangy sea salt caramels are easy to prepare –...
Snacks and nibbles
Chocolate-dipped stuffed dates
These jewel-like date treats don’t just look pretty – each houses a cluster of nuts, providing crunch to contrast with...
Christmas gift ideas
Bottled chocolate orange negroni
Bottle up chocolate-orange negronis to make fabulous homemade gifts. The flavours mingle and mellow in the bottle, making for a...
Christmas gift ideas
Cherry mincemeat
Debora Robertson’s cherry mincemeat makes a zesty, fruity mince pie filling and is vegan-friendly to boot. Perfect for Christmas food...
Christmas chocolate recipes
Chocolate and pistachio tiffin
Our rich chocolate and pistachio tiffin is filled with nuts, dried fruit and biscuits and topped with a thick layer...
August seasonal recipes
Pickled peaches
New to pickling? Grab a sterilised jar and have a go at Debora Robertson’s easy recipe for pickled peaches. They’ll...
Biscuit recipes
Rose and almond biscuits
These buttery almond biscuits, inspired by Spanish polvorones and flavoured with rosewater, are delicious with tea or coffee – or...
Easy baking recipes to make with kids
Terry’s Chocolate Orange rocky road
This moreish rocky road uses Terry’s Chocolate Orange wedges as decoration for an extra chunky texture. It’s the perfect recipe...
Christmas baking recipes
Reindeer cupcakes
Get the kids into the festive spirit with a spot of Christmas baking – they’ll be super proud of their...
Chocolate orange recipes
Chocolate orange cake with Cointreau drizzle
Looking for a twist on the traditional Christmas cake. Step forward this chocolate orange cake with Cointreau drizzle, an understated...
Christmas gift recipes
Grapefruit and ginger vodka
Who doesn’t love an edible homemade Christmas gift? And what better gift to give than a homemade festive cocktail, flavoured...
Christmas baking recipes
Honey and pine nut nougat
Get creative this Christmas with these charming honey and pine nut nougat pieces – they make a special edible gift...
Christmas chocolate recipes
Mint chocolate coins
Georgina Hayden’s mint chocolate coins make a charming sweet treat and are perfect for slipping into Christmas stockings, hanging on...
Christmas baking recipes
Vegan chocolate truffles
Everyone will love scoffing these dairy-free treats at Christmas time. Our homemade vegan Christmas truffles are made with cacao powder,...