White chocolate & cherry loaf

This indulgent cake is perfect for tea in the garden

Nutty, fruity, festive muffin tarts

The perfect sweet offering for the Christmas holidays, these tarts are a delicious cross between mince pies and muffins

Modern-day chicken Kiev

Reduce the calorie count – and guilt factor – of the classic Kiev with this shallow-fried version

Chocolate chestnut cupcakes

Sweet chestnuts and chocolate make a heavenly combination at Christmas time

Sausage & egg baps with spicy tomato sauce

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Give the humble sausage sarnie the brunch treatment by serving it in buns with fresh, piquant homemade ketchup

Clementine & Grand Marnier semi-freddos

These individual iced desserts have a citrus tang combined with a silky, creamy texture. You can make them up to 3 months in advance for an easy dinner party dessert

Devil’s food cupcakes

These sponges with a cream cheese topping are light yet wonderfully chocolatey

Profiteroles

Award-winning writer, Fiona Beckett, shares her recipe for the 1970's classic dessert

Double chocolate eclairs

Cream-filled choux pastry fingers are a patisserie classic – this recipe has a double dose of chocolate

Iced fairy cakes

Teach 8-14 year olds how to make fairy cakes and guarantee a fun kitchen activity

Chocolate & pear cake

A decadent sponge with moist pears and crunchy nuts, topped with a soured cream and dark chocolate frosting

Egg, bacon & bean bowl

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A satisfying salad that’s not too high in calories, but meaty enough to be a main meal, for the whole family