Louise Read’s Coffee crunch cake

This recipe pairs a nutty meringue with coffee-flavoured Victoria sponge. No wonder it made it into the top three in our 20th birthday cake competition

Patchwork strawberry & gooseberry pie

Tart gooseberries and jammy strawberries make a tasty pair – serve with a decorative shortcrust pastry top

Mexican beef & potato pie

A shepherd’s pie with a real twist – top a chilli con carne style filling with cheesy mash and tortilla chips

John Whaite’s Chocolate chiffon cake with salted caramel butter cream

Give this celebration sponge a showstopping finish by piping spikes of ganache on top and filling with salted caramel butter icing

Eton mess trifle

Layer a quintessentially British pudding with Sherry-steeped strawberries, meringue and cream then top with flaked almonds

Crumbled top mince pies

Shortcrust pastry mincemeat pies with a twist – an extra crunchy and nutty crumble on top

A good steak & kidney pie

An old favourite – a traditional steak and kidney pie, comfort food at its best.

Individual coconut & pineapple upside-down cakes

Retro puds are back! These individual cakes with a cherry on top are a lovely way to finish off a special Sunday lunch

Roast fillet of beef with shallot & mushroom sauce

Try this simple, flavour-packed sauce with top quality beef – it’s best carved into thick slices

Coronation chicken naans with Indian slaw

Top Indian bread with shredded meat, fruity mild curry sauce and a carrot and cabbage slaw

Mary’s royal cherry trifle

Mary Berry whips up a creamy, fruity pudding studded with almond amaretti biscuits and smothered in kirsch and custard

Dad’s chocolate drop cakes

Dad’ll love these, make them really chocolatey or put his favourite sweet or nut on top – the perfect treat!