Cranberry & pear pies

These cute and festive pies make a good warm dessert or a tangy alternative to mince pies

White chocolate & ricotta cheesecake

This mouthwatering cheesecake is the perfect way to finish a large Sunday lunch, as it’s incredibly light despite being made with chocolate

Crab cakes with sweet chilli & ginger dipping sauce

An easy help-yourself starter with the zest and spice of ginger and chilli

Apple & walnut cake with treacle icing

This easy all-in-one cake is perfect if you’ve got friends coming for coffee or afternoon tea

Chocolate dipped cherry cake

Bake your chocolate dipped cherry cake and eat it

Chicken masala skewers

These skewers are great with a dollop of mango chutney or raita, and can also be cooked on the barbecue for hot summer days

Iced berries with hot chocolate sauce

Here’s a simple and tasty pudding idea for using up a packet of frozen berries

Asparagus with dipping sauces

An elegant spring dish perfect for a relaxed dinner party – simply let your guests pick and dip

Simple chocolate button egg

Make your own Easter eggs. It’s much easier than you’d think and you can add personal touch.

Chocolate & chestnut truffle torte

This glamorous dessert makes the perfect festive centrepiece for a posh Christmas party