Warm raspberry cupcakes with orange sugar drizzle

These wonderful tangy treats taste perfect with a spoonful of crème fraîche

Cranberry ripple cheese-cupcakes

These one-portion puds have a sharp ripple of cranberry to cut through the sweetness

Banana & pecan loaf

This tea-time favourite is moist, sweet, nutty and comforting – it’s bound to be a hit with friends and family

Swirly lemon drizzle fingers

Polenta (sometimes called fine cornmeal)
gives this cake its yellow colour and soft
texture

Classic sponge sandwich

Want to know how to make a sponge cake? This nostalgic Victoria cake will provide you with a versatile go-to version

The ultimate makeover: Blueberry trifle

Angela Nilsen discovers a lighter way to serve this ever-popular dessert

Coconut carrot slices

If you’re looking for a treat for afternoon
tea, or something to make for a cake sale, try this crunchy-topped traybake

Bobotie

Pronounced ba-boor-tea, the national dish of South Africa is a delicious mixture of curried meat and fruit with a creamy golden topping, not dissimilar to moussaka

Braised summer vegetable pisto with emerald sauce & fried egg

Gutsy flavours and bright colours on the plate make this imaginative vegetarian dish a winner for a light weekend lunch

Carrot & cream cheese cupcakes

This crowd-pleasing recipe turns the ultimate afternoon-tea favourite into delightful cupcakes

Lemon & poppyseed cupcakes

These zesty cupcakes look so gorgeous you won't want to eat them, but once you start you won't be able to stop

Smoked haddock tartlets with poached eggs & chives

Gordon Ramsay’s step-by-step guide to creating elegant prepare-ahead tartlets