Halloween pavlova

The ultimate Halloween pavlova cake, sandwiched together with cream and topped with ghoulishly cute decorations. This showstopping bake is perfect for a party

Mushroom tart

Create an eye-catching mushroom tart for an easy but impressive vegetarian main course. Try a tasty pairing of earthy mushrooms, cream cheese and nutty pastry

Chocolate apples

Make these chocolate apples as a treat for a kids’ party. Great for Bonfire Night or Halloween, cover in chopped nuts, sprinkles and honeycomb pieces

Spicy pumpkin soup

Make the most of seasonal squash in the early autumn and try a spicy pumpkin soup. You can toast the seeds, too, and add as a topping

White chocolate cake

If you’re celebrating a special occasion, this layer cake makes a great centrepiece. It’s topped with silky white chocolate ganache and fresh raspberries

Vegan apple cake

Make this apple and almond cake to fill your cake tin. It’s an ideal treat for anyone following a dairy-free or vegan diet, and is delicious for afternoon tea with a cuppa

Cherry loaf cake

Make this moreish cherry cake for afternoon tea or a coffee morning. Made with sweet glacé cherries and crunchy almonds, it won’t last long

Big barbecue chicken kebab

Barbecuing for more than four people? Prepare a large chicken kebab to carve, then the cooking is done in one go – and you can enjoy the party

Apple jam

Make up jars of homemade apple jam and gift to friends and family. It’s delicious spread simply on toast, or as a filling in your favourite cakes and bakes

Chocolate Swiss roll

This nostalgic dessert can be made a day ahead. Fill with a vanilla cream, dust with icing sugar to finish and serve in slices