Pavlova cake with berries & cream

As well as looking
gorgeous, this wedding cake also doubles as
dessert

The ultimate makeover: Lemon tart

Enjoy an incredible half-fat version of this classic dessert, which tastes every bit as good as the original

Yummy chocolate log

A Christmas treat the kids will enjoy helping to make, with an unusual minty filling

Iced coconut & lime slice with summer fruit

This no-cook dessert is served straight from the freezer, for a true taste of summer indulgence

Smoked salmon soufflés

These non-scary, freezer-friendly soufflés can be baked ahead, then reheated in the oven before serving

Peach & almond tart

Think of this as an Italian version of the British Bakewell tart, lovely for dessert or with a cuppa

Avocado salad

Try serving this superhealthy salad with crisp za’atar bread for a Middle Eastern feast

The ultimate makeover: Blueberry trifle

Angela Nilsen discovers a lighter way to serve this ever-popular dessert

Chocolate & raspberry creams

This stunning yet simple dessert is the perfect way to end a dinner party

Roquefort toasts with peppered pears

Peppering the pears gives the whole thing a little bit of attitude without being overpowering

Slow-roasted rhubarb with ginger ice cream

The combination of rhubarb and ginger is sharp and cleansing – an ideal way to finish a dinner party

Lemon meringue pie

A shot of ice-cold limoncello is the perfect partner to Stephen Terry’s version of this classic dessert