Lavender poached pear with Poire Williams pudding

This make ahead dessert of pear liqueur-soaked sponge pudding with tender poached pears and a dollop of Chantilly cream is ideal for an autumn dinner party

Pumpkin & caramel cake

This cake uses a few shortcuts but the final result is a deliciously impressive dulce de leche and pumpkin spice-filled sponge

Jalapeno poppers

Pack extra flavour into these irresistible chillies with plenty of cream cheese and mozzarella. Ideal party food

Spider’s web cake

Swiss meringue buttercream icing transformed into a spooky Halloween showstopper – this rich chocolate sponge will be the guest of honour at any Halloween party

Slow cooker muscovado cheesecake with hazelnuts & blackberries

This unbelievably creamy cheesecake has a sumptuous berry syrup and the crunch of toasted hazelnuts to top it off – ideal for feeding a crowd

Salted dark chocolate, rye & courgette cake

Not only are these chocolate squares a great way to use up a glut of courgettes, they're topped with rye crumbs and sea salt for a chocolate cake with a twist

Fishcakes with lime & coconut

This budget supper makes a speedy midweek meal. Rich in omega-3, these coconut flavoured fishcakes can be frozen until you're peckish

Courgette, lemon & thyme cake

Inspired by the allotment, this fragrant, modern bake makes the most of a late-summer courgette crop

Fig & raspberry crumble cake

Easy to make and full of juicy fruit, this cake can be served at teatime or as a pudding, the perfect finish to Sunday lunch

Sweetcorn beignets

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Serve these crunchy snacks as a canapé with salsa for dipping, or as a side dish with steak or roast chicken. They also make a great brunch dish with eggs, bacon or avocado

Tropical cheesecake bars

Fresh mango, a crunchy biscuit base and smooth cream cheese filling make a light summer dessert everyone will love. Top with passion fruit, pineapple and creamy lemon curd

Carrot & pecan muffins

Based on the flavours of carrot cake, these have a surprise ingredient – cannellini beans! They add a lovely texture and help provide 1 of your 5 a day