Elegant berry wreath cake

Simple, smart, but still reassuringly traditional

Smoked haddock, spinach & potato cakes

These are lovely, creamy, light fishcakes, but their lack of stodginess makes them tricky to handle, so persevere

Boozy chocolate bombes

Showstopping individual coffee sponges with hidden mousse, and a Baileys and white chocolate topping – stunning!

Crispy chicken & apple slaw

Breaded chicken needn’t be greasy – this oven-baked version with vegetable accompaniments is diet-friendly

Quince crumble tart

A delicious combination of sweet, rich quince purée in an almond pastry case

Strawberry cream tea cake

This super-sized scone is perfect to feed a crowd for afternoon tea

The great breakfast burger

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Start the day with this flavour-packed breakfast sausage burger with bacon, cheese and tomato relish

Macarons

Edd Kimber, champion of BBC's Great British Bake Off, shares his expert knowledge for baking picture-perfect macarons

Ham, pea & mint pasties

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Get nostalgic for childhood picnics with these springtime homemade pasties

Hazelnut meringues with hazelnut praline & chocolate sauce

A rich, decadent dessert with guaranteed wow-factor

Wrap-your-own spring rolls

A superhealthy recipe that’s ideal for cooking with young children

Spicy plum tart with marsala custard

There’s nothing like a homemade fruit pudding with custard, and this easy-to-make tart is one of the best