From Emma Whether you are vegan, or catering for someone who is vegan, this mousse is absolutely delicious, easy to make, and uses some classic ingredients you are likely to have in stock. If you do not need...

From Mark, YMCA’s Executive Chef Using tortillas or wraps to make a pizza is great, a nice antidote to all that Christmas fayre! Method Preheat your oven to 150 C / Gas mark 3 Pre-bake the tortillas for...

From Mark, YMCA’s Executive Chef These not only look fancy, they are also great for a small family, or if you don’t want a lot of turkey. They’re quick to cook too, which means they don’t take up precious ov...

From Mark, YMCA’s Executive Chef I think this is a nice alternative to Christmas pudding or as a treat on Boxing Day. It can be made two days in advance and stored in the fridge. It’s so easy it’s a great on...

From Mark, YMCA’s Executive Chef This is a great soup to make for Christmas Day starter or using the left-over vegetables from Christmas Day.  It can be made 2 days in advance and just reheated when needed. ...

From Mark, YMCA’s Executive Chef. I think these are great for making with the family. You will need: 350 grams of plain flour 1 tsp bicarb of soda 4 tsp ground ginger 2 tsp ground cinnamon 125 gra...

From Mark, YMCA’s Executive Chef Stuck for ideas for leftover Christmas pudding? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. This is my favourite Christmas pudding dessert. When I worked at a hotel for many years, I...

From Mark, YMCA’s Executive Chef. These are perfect to make in advance and freeze – then simply cook from frozen when you fancy them, and great for making with the kids on rainy days. You will need: Re...