Peanut butter brownies

Two of our favourite things – peanut butter and brownies – combine to make these irresistible treats

Passion fruit curd

This gorgeous creamy tropical fruit curd is great to keep for afternoon tea or present in pretty jars as a gift

Spicy Thai prawn noodles

These low-fat noodles make for a no-fuss supper and will be on the table in 30 minutes

Cornbread muffins

These savoury snacks are brilliant for picnics and lunchboxes – plus they can be frozen ahead

Artichoke & roasted red pepper soufflé omelette

Serve this light and fluffy omelette with a rocket & baby leaf salad with balsamic dressing

Mango tea loaf plait

Mango makes the perfect addition to
a sticky tea loaf. Serve this freshly sliced
or toasted with butter for breakfast

Make-ahead mushroom soufflés

A soufflé to start always gives your dinner party a ‘wow’ factor and this make-ahead recipe gives you more time to be the perfect host

Spinach & artichoke filo pie

This makes a good main course for vegetarian friends and family

Sticky clementine & ginger puddings

These sweet little puddings make terrific dinner party desserts, or you can make one big one for the family

Sherry & almond Christmas cake

Packed with
almonds, both ground and whole, and fed with raisiny PX sherry, this is
intensely fruity – but not overly rich

Pine nut & honey tart

This make-ahead tart is the ultimate finale for a festive buffet – just make sure you have enough as guests may well want seconds

Cheese & Marmite pasties

Love it or hate it, Marmite works beautifully with cheese and onion when baked up in shortcrust parcels