White sauce

Every home cook needs a good béchamel sauce in their repertoire – our step-by-step guide shows how to make a roux and get rid of lumps

Crispy chocolate fridge cake

Packed with biscuits, sultanas, puffed rice and lots of chocolate, these refrigerator bars are ideal for a kids’ party

Simple chocolate sauce

Follow our step-by-step guide to melting chocolate, add cream, sugar and a glug of almond liqueur if you like

Dried fruit energy nuggets

Give your energy levels a real boost with these nutritionally-balanced healthy fruit bites

Sticky date & raisin pudding

Keep everyone happy with this sticky toffee-like steamed basin pudding packed with dried fruit

Pistachio & raspberry pithiviers

Frangipane and berry individual puff pastry parcels – for a special touch decorate with your guests’ initials

Sticky spiced lamb shanks

This hearty, slow-cooked lamb dish is perfect for two to share as the nights start drawing in

Date & apple squares

A chewy, oaty tray bake with sticky dates and apples – bound to be a big hit.

No-cook strawberry jam

This sweet strawberry jam is soft set and incredibly easy to make

Salmon & chive bagel topper

Mix your fish with cream cheese and herbs for a low-fat and healthy sandwich filling