Mississippi mud pie pancake cake

Turn Pancake Day crêpes into a showstopper cake by layering them with chocolate custard then topping with whipped cream and chocolate and caramel sauces

Blackcurrant cheesecake

Use up foraged blackcurrants to make this moreish cheesecake, with the classic digestive biscuit base and creamy topping. It makes a gorgeous summer dessert

Leek & kale hash with sage fried eggs

Make the most of leeks in this veggie hash with fried eggs. A topping of crispy sage leaves really adds to the flavour. Garnish with grated cheese, if you like

Raspberry & shortbread crumble

Find frozen raspberries when fresh raspberries aren’t in season to make this glorious crumble, which uses crushed shortbread biscuits for the topping

Next-level mince pies

Convert mince pie sceptics with our recipe for juicy, zesty mincemeat wrapped in pastry that’s extra-biscuity and rich thanks to a surprise ingredient

Pizza frittas with courgette, mint & ricotta

Ever tried frying pizza dough? Give it a go – it creates a light, pillowy base with a crisp crust that’s perfect for topping with fresh summer ingredients

Fig & ricotta tart with hot honey drizzle

Make the most of sweet figs in this savoury tart with a puff pastry base and ricotta topping. Be sure to use figs that are soft and juicy when gently squeezed

Ginger & vanilla pears porridge topper

Start your day with porridge with a spiced pear topping. The pears are infused with ginger, cinnamon and vanilla flavours for a gentle autumnal twist

Blackberry & white chocolate porridge topper

Swap your regular porridge topping with this blackberry, mixed seed and white chocolate recipe. It’s sure to prove a hit with the whole family for breakfast

Peach pie

Be sure to leave this pretty peach pie with latticed pastry topping to cool for an hour after baking – this step is essential to ensure a good texture

Tuna pasta & aubergine bake

Make a healthier version of tuna pasta bake with added aubergine and peppers – it packs in three of your five-a-day. Despite the cheesy topping, it’s low in fat, too

Pasilla mole

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Make one of Mexico’s most iconic recipes, mole, a sauce made with chillies, spices and dark chocolate. Use as a topping on enchiladas and meat