The ultimate makeover: Spaghetti carbonara

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Italian comfort food without the calories, this recipe is rich and creamy, yet just one third of the fat

Dorset apple traybake

Simple-to-whip-up apple cake that can be cut into bars or squares for a tea time treat

Raspberry Bakewell cake

This simple almondy cake is a great way of using up pick-your-own raspberries

Dark & squidgy chocolate torte

This dessert is dark and dense, but not so rich it defeats you. It freezes brilliantly too

Chocolate & pecan tart

Pecan pie crossed with chocolate tart with a dash of maple syrup – we can’t argue with that

Spicy fry-up rice

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Give your full English a spicy twist with this indulgent brunch recipe – the chilli paste can be frozen ahead

Gingery Christmas cake

A good glug of ginger wine makes this cake a little different from the norm. It’s also lighter than its predecessors, so you can have two pieces!

Wedding cake – rich dark chocolate cake

This recipe makes the bottom layer of our three tier wedding cake or a simple delicious chocolate cake, perfect with a touch of cream

Oriental egg fried rice

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Sara Buenfeld’s fast and easy fried rice makes for a delicious Chinese supper

Spiced rice with kippers & poached eggs

Similar to kedgeree, this dish has lovely runny egg yolks rather than hard-boiled. A great supper or brunch

Foolproof chocolate & coffee fondants

Gooey chocolate puds are a restaurant classic and mastering this show-off dessert is a lot easier than you think

Little lemon-tons

Individual lemon sponge cakes with crunchy sugar topping that make a perfect addition to a tea stand