Maple syrup cake

Using maple syrup and pecan nuts, Mary Berry’s Canadian inspired cake is filled with whipped cream, and is a real treat for a special gathering at coffee time

Baked chicory with chicken in a sage & mustard sauce

A perfectly creamy chicory and chicken dish for a dinner party

Lemon & lavender fondant fancies

Elegant sponge squares that are petite and pretty as a picture – impress with light flavours and silky butter icing

Green tea frozen yogurt with sesame brittle shards

Frozen yogurt is really easy to make and lower in fat than ice cream. You can find ‘matcha’ green tea powder in healthfood stores

Crispy honey buffalo wings with blue cheese & celery slaw

Crispy Southern fried chicken is often served with blue cheese dressing and celery – the coleslaw turns this party favourite into a proper supper

Smashed avocado with crispy chicken, pickled onions & tortillas

Spread chunky homemade guacamole on flatbreads, use this southern-style fried chicken recipe to create goujons and serve with sweet onion topping

Homemade gingerbread cottage

A step-by-step guide to making and assembling a beautiful gingerbread house complete with snow-capped roof and pretty piping – a great family project

Tutti frutti Christmas pies

If you’re not a fan of traditional mince pies or just fancy something different, try these with dates, apricots, cranberries and apple

Real chicken nuggets with smoky BBQ sauce

Oven-baked not fried – but still crispy thanks to a secret ingredient. Serve with homemade relish for a family meal

Grapefruit & poppy seed cake

A bundt cake tin gives a pretty finish to this citrus sponge, drizzled with a zesty butter glaze