Crisp-topped sprouts

Spruce up your usual sprouts and add crunch and crispiness with a bread and almond-based topping

Strawberry ice cream shake

Make yourself a naughty but nice summery treat, justified by lots of fruit!

Goan mussels

You can add any other seafood to this quick aromatic green curry – prawns can go in with the coconut milk and clams with the mussels

Chocolate fondue & toasted marshmallow

There’s no getting away from it, toasted marshmallows are a messy business – but they’re all the better for it!

Gluten-free pancakes

Use specialist flour in these quick and easy crepes and safely cater for those on a gluten-free diet

Goat’s cheese, potato & onion tart

This tart is easy to make, looks stunning and tastes wonderful. Best of all, you can make it ahead and reheat from frozen

Glazed plum cake

This glorious cake looks like something in a French pâtisserie, but is actually quite simple to make

Rich nutmeg ice cream

This rich ice cream is the perfect way to complement your Christmas pudding

Curried squash, lentil & coconut soup

Flavour up butternut squash with Indian spices for this warming and healthy vegetarian soup

Frozen strawberry yogurt

Sarah Cook's gorgeous frozen yogurt is intensely fruity and really creamy… but totally fat-free!

Thai green chicken soup

Use chicken thighs for this – they are tastier and better value than breasts

Melting middle truffles

Get these made and in the freezer up to a month ahead, then simply pull them out when you’re ready