Medley of summer fruits

Raymond Blanc’s fantastically fruity pudding can be made up to 6 hours in advance

Baked nectarines with almonds & Marsala

Create a delicious Italian-style topping for peaches and nectarines for a simple summer dessert

Wild mushroom, chicken & bacon risotto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A risotto oozing with rich winter flavours, perfect for a curl-up-on-the-couch meal

Iced trifle slice

A brilliant idea for a family favourite, give trifle a stylish summer makeover with this chilled dessert

Sticky citrus sponge cake

A great dessert to feed a crowd at the end of a Sunday lunch – it’s like a baked version of a steamed syrup sponge

Flourless chocolate & pear cake

A light, but luscious cake made with hazelnuts – serve a slice for dessert with a dollop of crème fraîche

Strawberry & white chocolate millefeuille

You might be used to having basil with tomatoes, but try it with summer fruits in this prepare-ahead dessert

Easy apple tarts

Melt-in-the mouth pastry and sweet tender apples are a match made in heaven

Banana tarte Tatin

Caramel, bananas and buttery pastry work beautifully in this pretty dessert, serve with an indulgent dollop of rum spiced cream

Redcurrant sorbet

Try this refreshing redcurrant sorbet for an alternative low fat dessert

Spice roasted fruits with honey & orange sauce

Tom Kime’s summery dessert is very simple and it looks absolutely stunning

Poached plums

Cook a comforting autumn dessert using these gently spiced, poached plums. Or make them the star of the show simply served with cream, custard or ice cream