Apricot & ratafia sponge cake

A simple fruit cake flavoured with almond and Amaretti biscuits – perfect with tea or as dessert served with cream or custard

Frozen blackberry fool

Falling somewhere between an ice cream and a syllabub, this berry-rippled dessert is seasonal and spectacular

Mango & passionfruit ice

This refreshing dessert is as easy as making ice cubes

Medley of summer fruits

Raymond Blanc’s fantastically fruity pudding can be made up to 6 hours in advance

Cheesy mustard mash

Serve up a side that’s lower in fat than most mash recipes, plus has a crispy cheddar cheese topping and thyme flavour

Baked nectarines with almonds & Marsala

Create a delicious Italian-style topping for peaches and nectarines for a simple summer dessert

Wild mushroom, chicken & bacon risotto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A risotto oozing with rich winter flavours, perfect for a curl-up-on-the-couch meal

Rosemary & chilli naan

Give plain naan a bit of a kick with this simple recipe. Once you’ve cracked this, try garlic & mint and harissa & red onion too – you’ll find the recipes below

Iced trifle slice

A brilliant idea for a family favourite, give trifle a stylish summer makeover with this chilled dessert

Sticky citrus sponge cake

A great dessert to feed a crowd at the end of a Sunday lunch – it’s like a baked version of a steamed syrup sponge

Flourless chocolate & pear cake

A light, but luscious cake made with hazelnuts – serve a slice for dessert with a dollop of crème fraîche

Strawberry & white chocolate millefeuille

You might be used to having basil with tomatoes, but try it with summer fruits in this prepare-ahead dessert