Twice-baked cheese soufflés

Angela Nilsen applies her magic touch to the infamously tricky soufflé – this low-fat version is incredibly easy and can be prepared ahead

Orange & white chocolate sponge

A stunning cake that will fast become a failsafe option for any event

Pecan toffee meringue with mulled pears

A great dinner party centre piece you can make ahead

Tomato & caramelised onion tart tatin

A vegetarian and savoury version of tart tatin – perfect for a light supper

Hazelnut gelato with rich chocolate sauce

During the winter months, rich, creamy hazelnut is a particularly good flavour for ice cream

Chocolate orange bombe Alaska with hot chocolate sauce

This twist on baked Alaska looks simply stunning – and the dark chocolate and orange flavours are just as good. Try it for Christmas, Hogmanay or New Year

Fish pies with smoked salmon, prawns & dill

These pies can be prepared the previous day – perfect for entertaining

Mini eclairs

Afternoon tea goes glam with these Paris patisserie-style choux pastry fingers with berry liqueur cream filling

Danish pastries

Turn the kitchen into your own little patisserie with this step-by-step guide to buttery Danish pastries

Salmon coulibiac

This majestic fish pie makes a brilliant dinner party centrepiece which can be prepared ahead

Melting goat’s cheese & chutney tarts

A simple chutney complements this classic goat’s cheese tart. Make them bigger or smaller depending on the occasion, perfect for entertaining

Praline meringue cake with strawberries

A caramel-flavoured praline meringue that’s perfect for a summer’s day