Spicy fish cakes with mango dipping sauce

These Indian-flavoured salmon and haddock breaded patties can be made in batches and frozen

Custard tart

With buttery pastry and a creamy filling, it’s no wonder this dish has become a classic

Blackberry custard tarts

How can you improve a traditional egg custard tart? We’ve tried by spicing up the pastry with nutmeg and adding berries

Cheese & tomato pasta bakes

This sort of family meal is well worth making in bulk so you can eat one now and freeze the rest for later

Roast fillet of sea bass with parsnip purée & caramelised garlic

Give your romantic meal the MasterChef touch, with this impressive dish for two from Michel Roux Jr

Twice-baked cheese soufflés

Angela Nilsen applies her magic touch to the infamously tricky soufflé – this low-fat version is incredibly easy and can be prepared ahead

Dad’s chocolate drop cakes

Dad’ll love these, make them really chocolatey or put his favourite sweet or nut on top – the perfect treat!

Lemon & violet drizzle cake

A simple and sweet all-in-one cake – ideal for Mothering Sunday

Hazelnut gelato with rich chocolate sauce

During the winter months, rich, creamy hazelnut is a particularly good flavour for ice cream

Zingy new potato salad

The tangy dressing gives this salad a punch and lightness that fits well into a varied buffet lunch

Chocolate orange bombe Alaska with hot chocolate sauce

This twist on baked Alaska looks simply stunning – and the dark chocolate and orange flavours are just as good. Try it for Christmas, Hogmanay or New Year

Fish pies with smoked salmon, prawns & dill

These pies can be prepared the previous day – perfect for entertaining