Festive feasting: A Christmas menu for four people

If you’re celebrating with just your immediate family, whip up this family-friendly festive feast.

Starter: Mushrooms stuffed with bacon and cream cheese 

Stuffed mushrooms are elegant and quick to make. You can also easily adapt them for different tastes by stuffing them with alternative ingredients – try spinach instead of bacon for a vegetarian option.

Main: Plum, ginger and chilli glazed gammon

Instead of serving multiple types of meat this month, choose only one and serve the leftovers in sandwiches. This gammon is delicious and comes served with slaw on the side.

Dessert: Peppermint Crisp and chocolate waffle ice cream sandwiches 

Peppermint Crisp tart is a classic South African dessert, and the kids will love this fun, messy take on it. Keep the leftover waffle batter in a sealed container in the fridge for up to five days and whip up a batch of these whenever they (or you!) feel like a treat.