If you’re tired of the dense Christmas cake that traditionally comes with Christmas then this Spiced Ricotta Cheesecake will be your new favourite.

These treats are a much healthier version of a Christmas pudding and one you can make with or without the brandy.

This rum ball recipe has hidden pumpkin in the blend which makes for a delicious and slightly more nutritious rum ball than the traditional variety.

If your resolution is to drink more water we’re here to help with flavour-infused water jars.

Too much refined sugar is not good for you but while there are natural alternatives, just because they are natural does it mean they are good for you? We look at the natural substances that can allow you to have your sweetness, and eat it.

This tart is lovely topped with fresh basil leaves and is a great addition to the Christmas buffet table. It can be made the day before and makes the perfect bring-along vegetarian dish.

Goat’s cheese, fig and beetroot were made for one another.

Cookies are a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen as it doesn’t involve any hot pans or lots of knife work. I’ve kept this recipe simple and cut the cookies into round shapes, but you could use Christmas cookie cutters to make these cookies even more festive.

Pistachios are laden with antioxidants, including lutein, beta-carotene and vitamin E, which makes them a healthy choice for looking after your cardiovascular health. Pistachios are also beneficial for the gut as they’re a prebiotic food that helps friendly gut bacteria flourish.

Daydreaming and allowing your imagination to run free is not only an effective way to creatively problem solve, it’s also a sure-fire way to promote greater wellbeing.

This is such a fun dish to make, one you could save until Christmas Day and make with all of the kids in the family. Make sure you use fruit that is firm and not too ripe, otherwise it won’t hold its shape once it’s skewered.

Recent research suggests social ties are as important to our health and wellbeing as diet and exercise. As extensions of ourselves and microcosms of society, our homes are the perfect place to start designing and building better relationships.