Christmas gift ideas
From steals for under £20, to the best advent calendars and bottles of booze available in 2020, 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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Biscuit recipes
Rose and almond biscuits
These buttery almond biscuits, inspired by Spanish polvorones and flavoured with rosewater, are delicious with...

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...

Christmas baking recipes
Reindeer cupcakes
Get the kids into the festive spirit with a spot of Christmas baking – they’ll...

Chocolate orange recipes
Chocolate orange cake with Cointreau drizzle
Looking for a twist on the traditional Christmas cake. Step forward this chocolate orange cake...

Christmas gift recipes
Grapefruit and ginger vodka
Who doesn’t love an edible homemade Christmas gift? And what better gift to give than...

Christmas baking recipes
Honey and pine nut nougat
Get creative this Christmas with these charming honey and pine nut nougat pieces – they...

Christmas chocolate recipes
Mint chocolate coins
Georgina Hayden’s mint chocolate coins make a charming sweet treat and are perfect for slipping...

Christmas baking recipes
Vegan chocolate truffles
Everyone will love scoffing these dairy-free treats at Christmas time. Our homemade vegan Christmas truffles...

Christmas baking recipes
Green tea and peppermint creams
We’ve given these classic Christmas sweets a posh upgrade with the addition of green tea....

Christmas gift recipes
Christmas cranberry jam
A simple festive preserve with a tangy flavour, this spiced cranberry jam makes a lovely...

Christmas chocolate recipes
Christmas truffles
Christmas truffles make a wonderful edible gift to give to friends and family. Who wouldn’t...

Christmas gift recipes
Chai marshmallows
Serve these fluffy marshmallows, flavoured with chai and cinnamon, as a dessert canapé or wrap some...

Christmas baking recipes
Dove biscuits
Decorate the Christmas tree with these gorgeous spiced dove biscuits flavoured with orange, ginger and...

Christmas gift recipes
Raspberry gin and tonic syrup
Pour this raspberry, gin and tonic syrup into glass bottles and give as a gorgeous...

Mini dessert recipes
Mini florentines
Nuts, stem ginger, mixed peel and dried sour cherries are bound together with chocolate, to...

Christmas gift ideas
Panforte
Fruit, nuts and sweet spice make this traditional Italian dessert a festive alternative to Christmas...

Christmas gift recipes
Salted caramel whisky sauce
Drizzled over cakes, poured over ice cream or secretly eaten off the spoon – this...

Christmas gift recipes
Peppermint creams for Christmas gifts
Looking for the best peppermint creams for Christmas? You’ll never look at After Eights the...

Christmas gift recipes
Tiffin truffles
Give the gift of chocolate with these incredibly moreish tiffin truffles, made with shortbread biscuits...

Festive desserts
Bûche de Noël (Yule log)
Richard Bertinet indulges in this showstopper dessert after a French-style meal, on Christmas Eve. It’s...

Christmas gift recipes
Sweet chilli jam
Our sweet chilli jam makes a gorgeous gift for people who love sweet and spicy...

Christmas baking recipes
Soft amaretti
If you can bring yourself to give them away, these easy amaretti biscuits make a...

Christmas baking recipes
Gingerbread street
Impress your guests with Mima Sinclair’s stunning Christmas centrepiece, or go the extra mile and...

Christmas baking recipes
Edible star wreath
Mima Sinclair’s festive wreath can used for both decoration and eating purposes. This stunning gingerbread...