Snow-topped holly cakes

This square Christmas cake is cut into two loaf-shaped cakes, so you can give one to a friend

Jacket potatoes with home-baked beans

Cold nights require comfort food, and there's no better than jacket potatoes – give yours a health boost with home-baked beans

Classic scones with jam & clotted cream

You can have a batch of scones on the table in 20 minutes with Jane Hornby's storecupboard recipe, perfect for unexpected guests

Simmer-&-stir Christmas cake

An easy-to-make alternative to traditional Christmas cakes which requires no beating

Roast pheasant with wild mushroom, potato & bacon ragout

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A small pheasant makes an ideal roast for two – serve this earthy game bird with porcini sautéed potatoes

Rhubarb & custard cake

This recipe tastes even better with homegrown rhubarb

Rosemary & olive drop scones with goat’s cheese

Tasty pop-in-the-mouth nibbles to impress guests with before dinner

Passion fruit & coconut panna cotta

These elegant make-ahead desserts are ideal for a stress-free finale to a smart dinner

Caramelised passion fruit & lime tart

This zingy tart has a wonderful flavour and is a great way to cook with passion friut

Tender braised duck with pomegranate molasses

This simple recipe has its origins in Persian cooking, where fruits are
often combined with meat. An exotic treat

Passion fruit trifle

A layered no-cook dessert with a touch of passion (fruit)

Passion fruit curd

This gorgeous creamy tropical fruit curd is great to keep for afternoon tea or present in pretty jars as a gift