Nothing screams comfort food more than a bubbling macaroni cheese with a crunchy topping. This is my ultimate macaroni cheese which has a few twists. With some spicy roasted chorizo, charred kale, crispy breadcrumb topping, sweet caramelised onions and some fresh thyme, you won’t be able to keep your spoon out of this one. Plus it is a really cost effective dish which everyone will love. I used three types of cheese which is essential in my opinion. Try and use an extra mature cheddar for added umami punch and gruyere and parmesan help to up the cheese factor. A spoonful of marmite, dijon and a good grating of fresh mustard is also key to add more depth to your sauce.

If you’re not having baked camembert during the festive period then frankly you are doing Christmas all wrong. What is better then salty cheese studded with herbs, garlic and nuts, topped with a sweet balsamic fig jam and served with fennel seed ciabatta croutons to dunk into all that cheesy, oozy goodness.