Angela Nilsen’s Christmas cake

A long-life Christmas cake that’s bursting with flavours of spices and vanilla

Pasta with creamy walnut pesto

This unusual pesto is also wonderful
with potato gnocchi, on crostini, in panini, or
stirred into risotto at the end

Squash & ricotta wraps with coriander salsa

The combination of sweet squash, creamy ricotta and a zingy salsa creates a flavour-packed supper

Tomato & onion salad

A colourful and quick side salad of mixed tomatoes with sweet honey mustard dressing

Pea & mint soup

A superhealthy starter or snack that's great hot or cold

Apricot & almond Bakewell

A winning combination of sweet pastry with a sharp compote

Summer berry fizz tartlets

A scrumptious picnic pudding that can be assembled when you arrive

Coconut-ice marshmallows

A sweet shop version of the squidgy squares, flavoured with coconut liqueur – one for the grown-ups

Crispy chilli beef

Ditch the takeaway and whip up this Chinese flash-fried steak with a sweet gingery sauce and red peppers

Brussels sprouts with hazelnut & orange butter

Even the staunchest Brussels critics have been swayed by these mouthwatering sprouts, mellowed by the sweet citrus butter which can be made days ahead

Creamy spinach soup

The lovely, leafy spinach in this recipe makes for a flavoursome and intriguing bright-green soup

Teriyaki chicken meatballs with rice & greens

Try a family supper with a difference with these chicken patties served in a sweet Japanese sauce and basmati