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

Ultimate quiche Lorraine

The key to making the perfect quiche is simplicity, as you can see with this tasty recipe