Bearnaise sauce

This classic French sauce is a must when serving up steak. Impress your guests with the real deal and mix through some fresh tarragon for extra flavour

Pistachio & black cherry Bakewell tart

This nutty pistachio sponge has a layer of sweet, black cherry jam that'll leave you wanting more. It's an impressive party dessert yet simple to make

Rhubarb tatin

A vibrant and colourful take on the traditional French dessert, using bright pink forced rhubarb and star anise – perfect for a winter dinner party 

Tea & biscuits ice cream

There are just five basic ingredients in this restaurant-style dessert. The delicate Earl Grey ice cream is perfect with salty-sweet digestive biscuit

Marinated lamb leg, romanesco & pickled walnuts

An impressive winter main course with tender lamb and seasonal veg. If you can’t find romanesco, use two large cauliflowers instead to make the ‘couscous’

Yogurt panna cotta, hunza apricots & popcorn

This delicate panna cotta with a sprinkling of crunchy popcorn is the ultimate dinner party dessert. Hunza apricots lend this dish a caramel flavour

Butterscotch banana pie

This impressive looking salted caramel dessert is fit for a dinner party table, uses storecupboard ingredients and is ready in under half an hour

Chocolate ganache with sea salt, olive oil & toasts

Silky smooth chocolate ganache, with crisp ciabatta toasts and a sprinkle of sea salt makes for a quick, chic, ultra-indulgent dinner party dessert

Chocolate, cardamom & hazelnut torte

This rich, gluten-free torte has an irresistible chocolate & spice mix. An easy weekend treat or dinner party dessert you can make in advance

Toffee banana spring rolls

Try a sweet, sesame twist on the classic spring roll and serve up this toffee and banana dessert with cool coconut ice cream and crispy pastry

Christmas brownies

Chocolate truffles, amaretti biscuits and a few edible Christmas flourishes make these festive brownies an extra-special dessert no one could resist

Winter compote tumblers

Make this the night before and it’ll be ready waiting for you in the fridge in the morning. If you like your almonds crunchy, scatter them on before serving