Summer fruit drizzle cake

Sarah Cook’s scrummy cake is really easy and versatile – use whatever fruit you like, and you’ll make it again and again

Iced trifle slice

A brilliant idea for a family favourite, give trifle a stylish summer makeover with this chilled dessert

Pea & radish salad

A simple side for two, that can be on the table in just 15 minutes

Pick & mix lamingtons

All you need is love… hearts to make these
fruity little lamingtons into cute wedding cakes

Double choc shortbreads

These sweet treats will go down a storm at your next bake sale, and cost only around 15p each to make

Herb salad with pomegranate & pistachios

A sweet salad with plenty of crunch that goes perfectly with Middle Eastern dishes

Smashed bean dip

Dip vegetable crudités into this low-fat, moreish dip for a superhealthy snack fix

Syrupy plums with pistachio meringues

This is doubly sticky – gooey, mallowy meringue, hiding under a crisp crust, is paired with syrupy plums

Granny Cook’s Christmas pud

If you prefer a lighter, fruity Christmas pudding, share Sarah Cook’s family recipe, which makes three sizes of pud

Chocolate fruitcake

If anyone in your family isn’t keen on traditional fruitcake, this might be the compromise you’ve been looking for