Teddy Christening cake

Make an impressive Christening or 1st birthday cake using these simple techniques and our step-by-step photographs

Spiced potato wedges

These are a lovely accompaniment to, say, a soup and great for dunking

Simple simnel cake

This is a perfect quick-mix-fix for Easter – based on traditional recipes

Ultimate sticky toffee pudding

One of our most requested recipes – puddings don't get any better

Prawn & fennel bisque

A luxurious seafood soup that is rich in flavour, perfect for formal entertaining and low in calories too

Essence of tomatoes

Make Raymond Blanc’s flavoursome tomato soup up to 1 day ahead, and keep chilled

Smoked haddock chowder

A rich, smoky satisfying soup that can be made in advance and frozen until needed – it’s easily doubled too

Sweet party bites

Add a bit of glamour to your party with these sweet yet sophisticated party bites

Savoury party bites

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Impressive, quick and easy nibbles to serve at parties or with drinks

Salmon, squash & prawn laksa

This quick Malaysian noodle soup is just the thing to warm up colder evenings

Courgette & orzo bake

This rice-sized pasta is often used in soup but it works brilliantly in this great-value dish

Minestrone in minutes

Whip up a hearty bowl of soup in next to no time, perfect for a quick lunch or warming supper