If you think you might deserve a little boozy treat this Christmas, please read on: Sloe Gin Pastilles (for grown ups only, see below for kiddy version) could be a fun addition to your Christmas feast. They are super easy and super quick to make, just warm your gelatine sheets, stir in the Sloe Gin, leave to set and they are pretty much ready to go. I tried, unsuccessfully to find a festive mold, so had to make do with these Valentine hearts, but we all need a little love at

These little potato cakes make a flavourful canapé or, made a little larger, starter or light lunch. The really clever bit about them though is that they have the yumminess of deep fried food, but are actually oven baked, so much easier and much healthier than their deep fried cousins. The trick is to quickly fry the panko crumbs in a lightly greased pan. It's as easy as that - and these little mouthfuls of deliciousness freeze too. A good one for any small family gatherin