Cherry, rose & pistachio Pavlova traybake

Take this retro meringue dessert to another level by adding edible flower petals, coconut cream, fruit and nuts for even more texture

Cherry brownie babycakes

Beautiful individual chocolate brownie cakes with a dollop of softly whipped cream and extra fruit for garnish

Rustic strawberry tart

Try making your own shortcrust pastry with crunchy semolina. Top with juicy fruit and pinch the pastry round the edges to create a rustic finish

Raspberry caramel ombre cake

This stunning layer cake with coloured cream cheese frosting is perfect for a birthday, wedding or other special occasion

Homemade chipotle molasses BBQ sauce

Homemade condiments will always have the edge over shop-bought. This quick barbecue sauce is spicy, tangy and sweet

Brazilian cheese bread – pão de queijo

Try baking a South American mainstay – these light and fluffy cheese puffs are best served warm from the oven

Coconut quindim

A baked Brazilian dessert with creamy coconut set custard, similar to flan

Acaraje black-eyed pea fritters with shrimp filling

Create crispy fried patties using spiced pulses, then fill with prawns, chilli, coriander and tomato, Brazilian-style

Brazilian chocolate truffles – brigadeiro

Roll up these traditional South American sweets and coat in traditional pistachio nut, almond and coconut crumble

Bahia-style Moqueca prawn stew

A Brazilian-inspired seafood casserole with creamy coconut sauce, coriander garnish and plenty of sunshine spice