Cheese & bacon scone pizza

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
An easy, quick yeast-free pizza recipe to make with the kids – get them to choose their favourite toppings

Peek-a-boo Battenberg cake

A stunning rose and almond sponge in the distinctive checkered pattern, hidden in sweet marzipan icing

Sticky ginger pear pudding

A great last-minute alternative to a traditional Christmas pudding – plus it reheats in only five minutes

Peach & redcurrant sour cream ring

This easy cake is perfect for afternoon tea with friends

Mont Blanc ice-cream squares

This Christmas dessert, based on the French classic, can be made several weeks ahead, saving you from the usual stress of the season

Devilled cheek & kidney pot pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Try beef cheek and lamb or ox kidney is this sumptuous pie with homemade pastry. Use a piece of bone marrow as a pie funnel – it’s a talking point!

Lighter massaman chicken curry

Another takeaway favourite gets a healthy makeover – this creamy Thai curry now has half the fat with all the aromatic flavour

Strawberry & vanilla shortcakes

Encapsulate British summertime with these cute little shortcakes, perfect piled high with clotted cream and jam

Moroccan spiced pie

The perfect showpiece to your Christmas Day meal – and it's suitable for veggies

Chocolate coconut banoffee pie

A dazzling dessert with bourbon biscuit base, caramel layer, creamy coconut topping and banana toffee

New potato & smoked haddock crush

New potatoes are usually treated as a side dish, but crushing them with smoky fish turns them into a delicious starter or lunch

Strawberry cheesecake crunchies

A wonderful fuss-free dinner party dessert