Rippled chocolate bombe

A clever and impressive dessert

Dark mocha torte

Try this rich torte as part of a selection of mini chocolate desserts – or assiete

Classic jacket potatoes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Make the perfect jacket potato – crispy on the outside and meltingly soft in the middle

Forager’s tarts

Vibrant, autumnal tartlets packed with mushrooms, juniper berries and blackberries

Better-than-baked beans with spicy wedges

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Students' cuisine may be the butt of many a joke, but with these nutrient-packed, low-fat and cheap beans, they get the last laugh

Fruity sponge cake

Reader Sue McGann devised this delicious low-fat cake recipe

Strawberry & polenta cupcakes

These cupcakes are little portions of perfection and are great to share with friends

Grilled lemon sole with dumplings & lemon sauce

Great British Menu chef Nathan Outlaw creates a wonderfully light but full-flavoured dish using the best Cornish produce

Soured cream bundt cake with butter glaze

Soured cream makes for a light and moist pretty, ring-shaped cake that’s offset by a creamy, crunchy drizzle

American-style pancakes with vanilla berry compote

Start the day in style with an indulgent stack of pancakes, topped with compote made from frozen fruits

Christmas pud cupcakes

Cupcakes are all the rage, and this festive version are super cute and contemporary

Strawberry cream tea cake

This super-sized scone is perfect to feed a crowd for afternoon tea