Fruit & nut Christmas pudding loaf

The loaf shape makes this pud easy to slice and serve, and it takes less time to cook than a steamed one

Bistro runner bean salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Runner beans are usually just treated as a side dish, but in this main-meal salad they get a starring role

Jubilee cake

A wonderful cake for special occasions

Black Forest sundaes with brownies

Based on the seventies cake classic that is Black Forest gâteau – this cherry, ice cream and brownie desert is heavenly. Don’t cheat – make your own brownies too

American pecan pies

Our favourite American dessert, perfected with a little kick of bourbon cream on the side

Chocoholic’s Christmas pudding

Wow. A definite crowd pleaser – chocolate mousse hidden by a layer of chocolate sponge, covered with the best chocolate topping we’ve ever tasted

Tia Maria cheesecake

Perfect for a special occasion, this American style dessert really has the wow-factor

Smoked salmon kedgeree

This kedgeree is totally delicious. Treat everyone to an extra special brunch.

Niçoise stuffed baguette

For the ultimate transportable sandwich, hollow out a French stick and fill with tuna, olives, anchovies and eggs

Eccles cake

A new take on the traditional pastry, this cake will go down well on any occasion

Double-the-love chocolate cake

A simple white chocolate buttercream looks
great when it’s swirled over this gorgeous wedding cake – however
roughly you do it

Sweet potato & goat’s cheese ravioli

Fresh pasta is incredibly satisfying to make and far easier than you may think