Banana-maple towers

A smart, low fat dessert to impress your guests

Triple ginger cheesecake

A no-cook cheesecake, topped off with seasonal fruit, from Good Food reader Jacque Smith

Jaffa sorbet

Make the most of your Jaffa Cakes with this low-fat dessert – ideal after a food-laden Christmas

Brandy butter ice cream

Throw a fresh spin on a favourite, festive sauce by serving as a sweet and creamy frozen dessert or accompaniment

Creamy lentil & spinach soup with bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A smooth, blended soup served with crispy bacon topping – a luxurious and warming bowl of goodness

Almond meringue with summer berries

Chef Jeremy Lee uses raspberries from his native Scotland in this sumptuous summer dessert

How to use up olives

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Bet you’ve got half-used jars lurking at the back of your cupboards. Here are 10 ideas to finish up those olives

White chocolate crème brûlée

Serve this super-creamy chocolate dessert on its own, or as part of an ‘assiete’ of mini chocolate puddings

Fruity shortcake swirl

An ideal dessert for casual entertaining

Creamy porridge with spiced apple & cranberry

Stewed fruit in spiced compote sauce makes a great topping for a warming oat-pot on a chilly morning

Marmalade bar

A delicious loaf cake with the citrus tang of orange marmalade and a crunchy demerara topping

Roasted tomato, mozzarella & rocket

Turn a slice of bread into something sophisticated with this colourful toast topping