The Farang Mess. Banana jam with cassia bark and pandan, salted peanut praline, thickened coconut cream and seasonal fruit piled over the top. Make the jam ahead and assemble at the table.

Crispy cavolo nero dehydrated low and slow with chilli, Szechuan peppercorn, Thai garlic and sweet soy. Works with any kale. Best eaten same day. Make double.

Three Christmas fudge recipes made in an afternoon: dark chocolate and blood orange, white chocolate spearmint and hazelnut, milk chocolate raisin and walnut. A sugar thermometer is not optional.