German

Combine these 'brats' - otherwise known as bratwurst sausages - with cabbage and speck and you'll have a hearty and delicious meal. Perfect with a winter evening in front of the fire.

Stollen is a traditional German cake-like bread eaten at Christmastime, when it is called Winterbrot (winter bread). Packed with candied and dried fruit, we think it should be enjoyed all year 'round.

Cold meatloaf makes a delicious sandwich filling on sourdough bread. Serve with melted cheese, mixed salad leaves and a chunky beetroot relish. This barbecue-glazed meatloaf also makes a good lunchbox addition just sliced cold and wrapped.

The heat of this salad brings out the flavour of the onion and herbs. You could add bacon or blue cheese if you like.

This is a traditional cake from north-eastern France; you find similar cakes in Germany, Austria and eastern Europe (the names vary slightly: Kugelhopf, Gugelhupf ). You will need an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook for this recipe as the dough is too soft to knead by hand.

This Alsatian Christmas bundt is fluffy, buttery and completely delicious with its spiced walnut filling.

Mini black forest cake

The strudel is a classic German sweet pastry dish. We've been a little creative here and instead of using apples, we've used peaches and nectarines. You'll love the result.