Popcorn chicken with zingy soured cream dip

Crispy-coated chicken but not as you know it – serve your breaded goujons with a creamy dip – perfect for movie night

Date & ginger malt loaf

A dark, sticky and lightly spiced cake that merges Jamaican ginger cake with sticky toffee pudding and malt loaf

Rhubarb & custard jelly

The classic flavour combination takes centre stage in this wobbly pudding with creamy and fruity set layers

Eton mess trifle

Layer a quintessentially British pudding with Sherry-steeped strawberries, meringue and cream then top with flaked almonds

Sourdough

Baking a loaf of this dense, chewy bread requires making a fermented ‘starter’ from flour, but it’s worth the effort

Lemon & lavender fondant fancies

Elegant sponge squares that are petite and pretty as a picture – impress with light flavours and silky butter icing

Crispy honey buffalo wings with blue cheese & celery slaw

Crispy Southern fried chicken is often served with blue cheese dressing and celery – the coleslaw turns this party favourite into a proper supper

As-you-like-it steamed pudding

A steamed basin sponge hits the spot every time and uses up half-full jars of marmalade, syrup or jam – serve hot with custard!

Gingerbread man party cake

Follow our step-by-step guide to icing a fruitcake with white fondant and marzipan, then decorate with smiling gingerbread men and cute candy canes

Instant vanilla ice cream

Children will love this – part recipe, part science experiment, milk transforms into delicious ice cream in front of their eyes