Whole cardamom pods or pre-ground, cardamom works in sweet as well as savour foods

And homemade flatbread with beetroot hummus for a tasty pop of colour

If you love the taste of Baileys then these Irish Cream liqueur truffles are for you

And the bright sweet taste of Orange and Cherry Loaf cheers up a dull day

The distinctive flavour of malt extract makes for some delicious baked treats 

Try my seed and nut energy balls and butternut squash buns 

Lime posset topped with dark chocolate or apple and nut parfait are just the ticket when you want a lighter treat

A gingerbread wreath or these hot chocolate candy canes would make impressive and tasty presents

Christmas dessert doesn't have to be pudding or trifle. There has been no better year to throw out the rulebook and create a fantastical dessert that will make the last course the most memorable 

— or how about mini clementine and fig pavlovas?