Pear, chocolate & marzipan strudel

Prepare ahead and freeze this rich filo pastry pud, then cook from frozen for the perfect fuss-free seasonal dessert

Persian pudding with whipped rose & honey butter

Orange and rose flavours are incorporated into this alternative steamed pudding. Sweet spiced butter makes the perfect accompaniment

Golden crunch potatoes

We’ve used some top tricks to come up with the perfect roast potatoes with crisp coatings and fluffy middles

Hedgehog cake

A celebration cake with a touch of woodland style, this chocolate cake is decorated with edible spikes, buttercream and chocolate details

Pretty princess cake

Pull out all the stops with this sensational celebration cake, a princess doll enrobed in pretty pink and white icing – perfect for a special birthday party

Chocolate chip mince pies

Get the kids involved with BBC Good Food food editor Barney’s child-friendly chocolate mince pies

Moroccan roasted vegetable soup

Roasted roots are perfect for making soup- we used parsnips, butternut squash and carrots, flavoured with ras el hanout spice mix

Lighter treacle tart

This traditional favourite is a perfect way to end a decadent meal- but our version is made lighter with extra apple and half-fat crème fraîche

Fudgy chocolate & orange gateau

This sensational striped sponge requires careful assembly and lots of preparation to perfect the decoration, so set aside a good chunk of time in the kitchen. We’ve got a Guide to help you every step of the way, see the Tip box below

Sweet potato & pea puffs

These samosa-like puff pastry parcels filled with a spiced vegetarian mix are perfect for the freezer, so try making a batch

Seed & grain cottage loaf

A fail-safe bread recipe that produces the perfect loaf- once you’ve mastered it, try swapping flours and altering the shape

Cranberry, pumpkin seed & caramel flapjacks

Salted butter balances the sweetness of the caramel and dried fruit in this indulgent traybake made from rolled oats