Creating your wedding cake

Jane Hornby’s wedding cake is our simplest ever. And each tier is flavoured differently, so there’s something for everyone…

Ham, tomato & watercress tart

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
The secret to this tart is its cheesy, crisp polenta crust. Fabulous warm or cold and perfect for picnics

Jammy coconut mallows

Kids will love to help sandwiching these
biscuits with the melted marshmallow

Warm lobster & potato salad with truffled mayonnaise

Treat your guests to a decadent restaurant-style main course for a third of the price

Orange chocolate tart

A grown-up make-ahead dessert that looks gorgeous when sliced. It’s easy to transport too, if you’re taking it to a friend’s for pudding

Sticky ginger pear pudding

A great last-minute alternative to a traditional Christmas pudding – plus it reheats in only five minutes

Iced hazelnut zabagliones

An indulgent but refreshing Italian-style dessert

Raspberry tart with almond pastry

This tasty tart is the perfect summer dessert for a crowd

Courgette & watercress salad with grilled fish & herbed aïoli

Cooking fish and teaming it with salad is perfect for a summer’s day, plus we’ll show you a simple, quick way to make aïoli

Mont Blanc ice-cream squares

This Christmas dessert, based on the French classic, can be made several weeks ahead, saving you from the usual stress of the season

Strawberry & vanilla shortcakes

Encapsulate British summertime with these cute little shortcakes, perfect piled high with clotted cream and jam

Chocolate coconut banoffee pie

A dazzling dessert with bourbon biscuit base, caramel layer, creamy coconut topping and banana toffee