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

Beany burgers with basil tzatziki

Superhealthy veggie snack, counts as 1 of 5-a-day

Warm Russian salad

Give vegetables a twist

Salad Lyonnaise (Warm bacon & egg salad)

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This traditional warm salad looks stunning but is really simple – great for a summer starter or main course

Asparagus mousse with ham & red onion salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Make the mousse up to a day before and
leave it to set in the fridge, then all you have
to do is top with the salad and serve

Almond & honey pastries with orange cream

Serve these prepare-ahead puds with coffee, dessert wine or fresh mint tea for a real after-dinner treat

Blueberry lemon cakes with cheesecake topping

These neat, zesty cakes are finished off with a smooth, rich topping

Posh spice cake

A fruit cake for those who like theirs light, spicy, fruity and moist, with a tart cranberry topping

Mulled spiced Pavlovas

Traditional flavours of cloves, spices and orange zest work scent these fabulous winter Pavlovas topped with boozy mulled figs