Panna cotta with apricot compote

A dairy-free panna cotta using soya milk. Perfect texture and a blend of flavours make this dish hard to fault

Simple elegance wedding cake

To make a three-tier wedding cake, all
you need to do is multiply basic cake
mixtures and icings, and take your time

Strawberry & sweet wine savarin

A savarin is like a big rum baba, except this version is soaked with dessert wine for a light, summery feel

Raspberry & coconut trifle cake

This towering beauty will make the perfect sweet centrepiece for a buffet,
or a lighter option if you’re not into Christmas pudding

Boozy Christmas bombe

If you like rum and raisin ice cream, you’ll love this brandy-soaked Christmas bombe

Christmas cupcakes

Have fun with the kids over the Christmas holidays making and decorating these easy cakes

Watermelon with dukkah dip

The cool sweetness of the watermelon goes really well with the spicy, nutty crunch of dukkah, for a refreshing nibble to enjoy with a cocktail

Simple ivy cake

This simple yet elegant cake makes the perfect table centrepiece for Christmas

Festive fruit & nut cake

This fabulously moist and nutty Christmas cake is baked with a syrup and nut topping – a bit like a Florentine biscuit

Sticky date & raisin pudding

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

Filo triangles with artichoke, feta and mint

Try this stylish and quick canapé idea, perfect for a relaxed cocktail evening, or Christmas Eve, with friends.

Mini sausage croissants

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A stylish twist for sausage rolls – a sure-fire hit at parties with kids and grown-ups alike