Haunting Halloween cocktail

These freaky black vodka and pomegranate cocktails are the perfect drink to get any Halloween party started in spooky style

Pulled pork with Mexican almond mole sauce

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Popular in Mexican cuisine, a mole is a thick sauce with complex flavours. Great help-yourself party food

Choc hazelnut truffles

Wrap these decorative chocolates in cellophane and pack in boxes to give as gifts or simply bring out after dinner to wow your guests

Black Forest gâteau

Impress your guests with this chocolate cherry layered cream cake – a revamped version of a retro classic

Easter egg brownies

Loaded with chocolate eggs and chicks, this is the ultimate Easter centrepiece – an 'eggstra' special treat for afternoon tea or dessert

Rhubarb buckle

This vanilla and rhubarb buckle, a brighter cousin to the traditional American-style teatime cake, is perfect for the cold months when forced rhubarb shines

Quick & easy tiramisu

Condensed milk is the secret to this super snappy Italian dessert. Coffee and chocolate are a classic combo, simply layer them up and enjoy

Black Forest brownies

These easy-to-make, fudgy brownies, complete with retro decoration, marry a much-loved flavour pairing of cherry and chocolate

Mincemeat & shortbread squares

Peppermint candy cane Battenberg

This checkerboard cake, with alternating red peppermint and vanilla sponges, makes a stunning Christmas gift or party centrepiece – why not get older children to have a go with this fun, festive project?

Gingerbread syrup

This simple syrup makes a lovely homemade gift and adds a festive flavour to drinks and desserts – stir into hot chocolate, warm apple juice or Prosecco, or drizzle over ice cream

Millionaire’s ice cream bombe

This spectacular Christmas showstopper is covered in crunchy Maltesers and makes for an enticing alternative pudding to end your festive feast