December baking recipes, Christmas present ideas and freezable everyday suppers

This week, we're getting stuck in to December cakes and bakes, planning our Christmas presents and stashing some freezable suppers away for busy evenings. You can also read it online. Sugar and spice This week, we're celebrating the power of flour and getting stuck into seasonal bakes. Our brand-new Edd Kimber recipes for cinnamon stars, Polish gingerbread cake and saffron buns will fill your house with the warm aroma of Christmas. Crack open the mincemeat and use it in Chelsea buns or chocolate chip pies, then take your time assembling our festive gingerbread house. Not forgetting to start your Christmas cake, pudding and edible decorations too. Top 5... Christmas wish lists More Christmas gift ideas... Gifts for £5 or less Gifts for £20 or less Gifts for £50 or less Gifts for over £50 Food hampers Healthy Christmas If you're looking for lighter festive feasts or are catering for a special diet this Christmas, we have tips and recipes for everyone. Low-calorie Christmas recipes Christmas tips for diabetics More festive ideas for special diets Most popular this week... Our sugar-dusted mince pie parcels got you in a stir this week. We love a mincemeat treat in the Good Food office…  Our favourite mince pie recipes Video guide to making mince pies Top tips for making mince pies Good Food Channel Treat friends and family to one of our edible gift ideas this Christmas. Choose from homemade fudge, bacon jam or spiced nuts. Edible gift recipes Good Food Channel home Subscription offer Looking for a Christmas gift? Subscribe to Good Food today and you'll receive a James Martin cookbook. Subscribe online now Freezable recipes In the busy run-up to Christmas, having a few meals stashed away in the freezer can be a welcome relief. Try our crab lasagne, braised beef with cranberries or squash Wellington for size.   More freezable recipes A freezer guide to Christmas Tips for festive planning Every day you'll find more mouth-watering menu ideas and fantastic offers on bbcgoodfood.com. Check back regularly for more inspiring ideas to transform your everyday meals into something memorable. Unsubscribe from this newsletter | Privacy policy | Contact us Please note that our e-mail inbox is not monitored for unsubscribers. If you wish to opt out of receiving these emails, please click here. If you have any problems unsubscribing please forward this email to dataprotection@bbc.com. You've received this email because you've previously consented to receive updates and information from bbcgoodfood.com, a site owned and controlled by BBC Worldwide Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Registration Number: 01420028 Registered Office: Media Centre, 201 Wood Lane, London, W12 7TQ. © BBC Worldwide Ltd. The GoodFood word mark and logo are trademarks of BBC Worldwide. BBC Worldwide More about BBC Worldwide BBC Worldwide is a commercial company that is owned by the BBC (and just the BBC). The profits we make go back to the BBC programme makers to help fund new great BBC programmes.