Vanilla custard slices

A glorious pastry classic that's tricky to get perfect, but lends a touch of patisserie luxury on an afternoon tea stand

Rhubarb & custard jelly

The classic flavour combination takes centre stage in this wobbly pudding with creamy and fruity set layers

Crushed new potato fish cakes with horseradish mayonnaise

Try this new idea for fishcakes – they contain smoked haddock and hidden greens – then serve with a contrasting dipping sauce

Lighter Cornish pasties

Angela Nilsen retains the taste but halves the fat of these traditional pastry bakes by using beef skirt and less butter in the pastry

Sea bass with asparagus & Jersey Royals

Popular wild sea bass is a sustainable and delicious white fish – serve with crunchy greens and flavoursome new potatoes

Apricot & marzipan twist

Paul Hollywood’s almond and apricot ‘couronne’ is crammed with fruit and nuts and is a great alternative to stollen

Spiced & iced Christmas trees

The whole family will enjoy making these cute and Christmassy gingerbread treats

Vanilla crème brûlée

Who better to teach us how to create this classic French dessert than the MasterChef himself, Michel Roux Jr?

Chocolate tart with crème fraîche & raspberries

Prepare in advance for the perfect end to any meal

Cheat’s hot-cross buns

A bread mix makes these Easter hot-cross buns a simple treat to knock up

Chocolate fudge cake with angel frosting

The ultimate in indulgence, this chocolate fudge cake looks like a star with American-style frosting and bakes in just one tin

Blackberry & almond meringue cake

Impress your friends and family with this fabulous celebration cake