Roasted plum & pistachio custard pastries

Make the most of plums in late summer and bake them in a pastry case with a pistachio and custard filling. They’re well worth the effort

Blackberry & orange cake

Try a twist on layered sponge cake with blackberries, zesty oranges and marmalade in place of your usual filling. Pipe the topping for a professional look

Maple pear, pecan & mascarpone roulade

Try the combo of pecans and maple syrup with juicy pears and a light-as-air sponge in this impressive roulade. It’s great with a cuppa or served as a pudding

Christmas crinkle cookies

Love crinkle cookies? Try our extra-festive version for Christmas, with orange zest, mixed spice and cinnamon – and not forgetting the classic fudgy centre

Chocolate biscuit wreath cake

Serve this stunning wreath as an alternative to Christmas cake. It makes a showstopping centrepiece dessert, and components of it can be made in advance

Chicken chilli con carne

Not too keen on red meat? Try our chicken version of chilli con carne, with all the richness of the classic dish. It’s the perfect sofa supper on cold nights

Spiced carrot, coconut & date pudding

Love the drama of lighting a Christmas pudding? Spoon over a little triple sec or rum to this carrot, coconut and date pudding. If not, try our snowy topping

Slow cooker sticky toffee pudding

Leave our slow cooker sticky pudding to cook all day so it’s ready to serve in the evening with ice cream. Rich and indulgent, it’s the ultimate comforting dessert

Millionaire’s chocolate brownie tart

Imagine a chocolate shortbread pastry case with fudgy brownie filling that hides pockets of oozy caramel… This is a chocolate lover’s dream dessert

Chicken-fried steak

Try a classic American Deep South dish that fuses steak with southern-fried chicken. The steak is coated in a spice mix and fried for an indulgent dinner

Pear & blackberry crumble with bay leaf custard

Celebrate autumn with a comforting pear and blackberry crumble. A crunchy oat and nut topping and bay-infused custard make for a stunning dessert

White chocolate, mascarpone & pistachio cheesecake

Try this baked cheesecake with a difference. With a slightly sour tang, plus white chocolate and pistachio flavours, it’s a heavenly dessert