Halwa

Try whipping up some halwa, a traditional Indian dessert made from either semolina or carrots, plus nuts and cardamom. Ours is made with semolina

Handesh

Make a batch of sweet, golden-brown handesh, a Bengali deep-fried snack made from flour and date molasses. Delicious with a cup of tea or eaten with warm milk like cereal

Easy sultana scones

The perfect weekend bake, a batch of these fluffy sultana scones won’t last long. Serve with plenty of butter and jam for an afternoon treat

Mini cheese & onion pasties

Rustle up these little cheese and onion pasties for a family picnic. If you won’t eat all 12, they freeze well and can be cooked straight from frozen

Peanut butter cookie cups

Pair the winning combination of peanut butter and dark chocolate in these cookie cups. They’re perfect for a picnic or pick-me-up treat for the whole family

Easy blondies

Whip up these easy blondies with moreish chunks of white chocolate dotted throughout. These gooey, golden squares are the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee

Gluten-free chocolate cake

Make a dense, rich chocolate cake for a special occasion or anytime treat. While suitable for those following a gluten-free diet, it will prove a hit with everyone

White chocolate & raspberry ripple baked cheesecake

Swirl sharp raspberry purée through a creamy white chocolate and vanilla cheesecake filling for a perfectly-balanced dessert. It’s ideal for a special occasion

Marzipan chocolate loaf cake

Combine the nutty marzipan flavour with a rich chocolate cake to make the ultimate treat. This easy recipe is perfect for baking with kids

Simit poğaçaa

Make breakfast bun simit poğaça, filled with olives, cheese and herbs for all the flavours of a Turkish breakfast. They’re delicious served with a cup of tea