Fig, nut & seed bread with ricotta & fruit

Start the day well with this fruit and nut breakfast loaf, spread with cream cheese and topped with orange or apple. It keeps for a month, too

Snowy owl Christmas tree biscuits

Great British Bake Off 2013 winner Frances Quinn created these edible decorations topped with white and dark chocolate and almond ‘feathers’

Cranberry meringue roulade

Work on your meringue skills to roll up this sensational dessert with tangy fruit, toasted almonds and vanilla cream filling

Herbed goat’s cheese & summer veg tarts

Crisp, colourful and easy to make, these vegetarian puff pastry tartlets are perfect for every occasion

Simple salmon with spring pasta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Asparagus, peas and broad beans are all natural partners for fish, make them more indulgent with creamy tarragon pasta

Chicken & leek pot pies

Individual shortcrust pastry pies with chicken in a cheese, leek and chive sauce. Comfort food at its best.

Lemon & pepper fish with roasted veg

A light supper of white fish with a breadcrumb coating and ratatouille-inspired roast vegetable mix of peppers, courgettes and onions

Twisty cheese straws

Puff pastry is ideal for canapés. Try twisted with cream cheese and pesto then baked until crispy

Cranberry & chestnut falafel

Add a bit of seasonal spirit to your chickpea bites with fruit and nuts. Serve with a creamy yogurt dip and fresh coriander

‘Panforte’ pies

The traditional Italian dessert is turned into a pretty hand-held nutty pie with chocolate and figs, plus an orange liqueur cream topping

Passion-mango delight with coconut whip

These individual pudding pots are a taste of the tropical. The light fruit mousse is topped with a creamy whip laced with coconut liqueur

Baked camembert pie for sharing

Baked cheese gets even more indulgent. A layer of quince or cranberry jelly adds an extra dimension to this group-sized starter