Cranberry & maple glazed ham I reckon Christmas is better when it features a big scrumptious glazed ham – and this is the glaze to end all glazes! Because the ham is salty, a glaze should be a nice balance of sweet, tart, pungent and spicy to work with it – which is wh

Santapés A little green beard, a flash of prosciutto for a face, white woolly scarf, shiny black feet and a pointed red hat – Chelsea’s Santa Christmas Canapés! There’s nothing new about the combination of flavours I’ve used here, but I tell you what, I haven&#

Lamb and halmoui salad with kumara This recipe is utterly festive, fresh and tasty! If you can’t find lamb rumps, you can use steaks or medallions – they will only need to be pan-fried until medium-rare rather than finished in the oven. If you can’t find pomegranates (they

Fudgey Christmas chocolate truffles (gluten/dairy-free) This recipe is in my new book, Scrumptious! Rich, fudgey and not too sweet, these are the perfect little treat to bring out with a tea or coffee – any time, not just at Christmas! Dietary variations There are two recipes be

Roast lamb with fresh mint topping, sticky roasted onions, gravy and crispy potatoes I love cooking lamb at Christmas – why wouldn’t you when NZ lamb is the best you can get anywhere in the world? Even though it’s a roast, I’ve freshened it up so it suits a fes