Easy fluffy scones

These are the business – light but with a nice crusty outside

Crunchy raspberry ripple terrine

A decadent dinner party pudding or family afternoon treat

Courgette & basil pasta with pesto crumbs

Serve this summery pasta bake with roasted vine tomatoes and a rocket salad

Smoked haddock, spring onion & saffron tart

Creamy, cheesy and with a delicate smokiness, this tart makes a great change to quiche, but is just as simple to make

Maple crunch ice cream

A super-simple ice cream which goes gorgeously with warm puddings and cake

Chocolate caramel cake

This rich cake makes an impressive centrepiece for any summer tea party

Cherry ripple & almond crunch ice cream

Juicy cherries, crunchy almonds and creamy ice cream, it’s what summer’s all about

Starry mincemeat slices

Get creative with your mincemeat this Christmas and try this simple traybake version of mince pies

Pumpkin soup

Whip up this easy pumpkin soup as a starter for a dinner party or a light supper when you need a bit of comfort – it has a lovely silky texture

Fig & blue cheese tart

This extra special tart with crumbly walnut pastry makes a fabulous vegetarian dinner

Cherry chocolate Pavlova

Finish your meal with this impressive dessert, with billowing cream and fresh summer fruit

Eton mess stacks

We love individual puddings, they add a certain ‘Je ne sais quoi’ to an occasion. And these fab little meringues are definitely an occasion pudding