Open a bottle of sherry for this hearty lamb casserole, rich with sweet and savoury flavours. However, if you don't have saffron, just leave it out

Cook this offcut of pork in a Spanish-inspired sauce of sweet sherry, cumin, paprika, parsley and almonds- it's a great addition to a tapas spread

Whip up this easy version of the traditional Spanish seafood dish using storecupboard staples. Add extras to paella rice such as chorizo and peas if you like

Christmas celebrations are not complete without a classic trifle. This stunning dessert recipe features layers of madeira sponge, fruit jelly, custard and cream

A good soup soon becomes a fail safe recipe for any occasion. You can always miss out the sherry if making for children

Make cooking prawns over coals easier by dropping them into a parcel with a dash of sherry, chilli and garlic. Serve with crusty bread

Sweet clams and salty ham are a perfect combination, and this tapas dish or sharing starter can be made in minutes

This warming bake, rich with sherry and mustard, will use up the Christmas leftovers

Forget the tea and cake here and serve this with a glass of sherry. For the best result make this the day before so the flavours can infuse

Make the most important elements of this trifle from scratch with a few shortcuts for the simpler parts. It’s a great dessert for a special occasion

Add sherry to negroni instead of traditional gin to introduce a softness to this classic cocktail. It's a perfect aperitif cocktail or can be drank anytime

Try this Spanish-style baked cheesecake with a burnished exterior. With crème caramel-style bittersweet notes and a creamy yet light centre, it's heavenly

Packed with
almonds, both ground and whole, and fed with raisiny PX sherry, this is
intensely fruity - but not overly rich

Torrijas are basically Spanish ‘French toast’, or eggy bread in English! Serve with honey and yogurt for breakfast, or fruit and ice cream for dessert

This buttery, Italian bread really is the star of Christmas desserts. Try this light, festive dessert with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate

Take brussels sprouts and cabbage to a new level with this festive gratin containing cream, cheese and a slug of sherry. Ideal for Christmas or Boxing Day

Tender roasted chicken legs coated in a lip-smacking glaze - ideal for feeding a crowd

Try Gordon Ramsay's ‘meaty’ sauce to set off a big T-bone steak

Serve this pear and sherry ice cream as a sweet treat to round off your next dinner party. The roast pear and lusciously textured ice cream pair beautifully

Get fantastic results with minimum effort in this easy-to-make fish dish

A Spanish-inspired, cinnamon-spiked rice pudding enriched with double cream and served with boozy strawberries

Make the most of leftover roast turkey with this creamy fricassee. It's delicious served with potatoes or pasta, and ideal for using up turkey from Christmas dinner

Try this side dish with roast lamb (leave out the goat’s curd and it works well with pork and duck, too). The sherry is great with both fennel and orange

Seafood lovers will love this simple tapas-style recipe that's low fat and quick to cook up

A delicious warm salad, full of smoky, garlicky flavours

This game bird is the perfect size for two – enjoy with a Puy lentil ragout and a tarragon and parsley cream sauce

Layers of mascarpone, custard, cherry conserve, mixed berries, Madeira cake and sherry - who doesn't love a trifle?

The secret to getting gloriously puffed-up Yorkshire puddings is to have the fat sizzling hot and don't open the oven door!