Healthier treacle sponge

Angela Nilsen reduces the fat of this schooldays pud with some simple swaps – but it still tastes as good as ever

Smoked salmon with grapefruit salad

A refreshing accompaniment to any seafood dish and particulary good with oysters

Garlic beef

A cheap cut of beef transformed into a tender treat

Rose cream & raspberry jellies

With all the flavours of Turkish delight, these fragrant Middle Eastern-style puddings make a light finish to an entertaining menu

Broad bean bruschetta

Perfect for a rustic lunch or snack, this posh beans on toast is perfect to impress guests

Peppermint lollipops

These little treats are the new wedding must-haves, but make them yourself and they won’t break the bank

Gooseberry meringue tart

Stuck for what to do with gooseberries? Think of a classic lemon dessert and simply swap the lemon

Porcini-rubbed steak

Porcini mushrooms really make this dish. A must-try for any steak lover, this simple recipe is a real treat

Melon & rose granita

Granitas are half way between a drink and a sorbet – the mixture is so refreshing and the texture icy enough to eat with a teaspoon

Homemade gravy

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A rich sauce for roast poultry – use chicken wings, bacon and white wine for added flavour