Christmas cupcakes

Have fun with the kids over the Christmas holidays making and decorating these easy cakes

Celeriac tartare with smoked trout

This is a twist on remoulade – served with flaked smoked fish and dressed leaves, it makes an easy starter

Orange crème caramel cheesecakes

These individual cheesecakes are better made a couple of days ahead so the caramel in the ramekin dissolves into a sticky sauce

Iced coconut & lime slice with summer fruit

This no-cook dessert is served straight from the freezer, for a true taste of summer indulgence

Upside-down sticky apricot cake

Add a little extra to this cake with saffron strands, don’t worry if you don’t have any – it’s delicious either way

Cranberry ripple cheese-cupcakes

These one-portion puds have a sharp ripple of cranberry to cut through the sweetness

Classic sponge sandwich

Want to know how to make a sponge cake? This nostalgic Victoria cake will provide you with a versatile go-to version

Warm salad of red cabbage, black pudding & apple

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A light lunch or chunky winter starter, all cooked in one pan. Try it with sausages instead of black pudding if you prefer

Spiced parsnip soup

This warming vegetarian soup makes a great autumnal starter or a hearty lunch with homemade bread

Cream of cauliflower soup with sprinkles

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Offer this velvety soup at a dinner party with a pick-and-mix of made-ahead sprinkles