Blush meringues

Perfect with a glass of rosé or pink champagne – delicious and simple.

Pistachio praline & vanilla cake

Pistachio praline and vanilla sponge – a nutty-tasting cake that’s perfect for birthdays

Raspberry Bakewell slice

Get ahead this weekend and make this indulgent, freezable treat, perfect for pud or with a cup of tea

Chicken tikka skewers

This breezy dish is perfect for the grill or barbecue – and it’s low-calorie too

Gingered rich fruit cake

This traditional cake has been jazzed up with lots of ginger – you’d never know it’s gluten-free and dairy-free. Perfect for weddings and Christmas

Vegetable stew with herby dumplings

The pearl barley makes this stew really hearty – perfect for a cold winter evening

Easy gooseberry cobbler

This low-fat and satisfying cobbler is the perfect way to end a roast lunch with friends in summer

Oriental beef skewers with cucumber salad

Ready in a flash these skewers are perfect for barbecues or the grill

Marjoram-scented crème caramel with chilled rhubarb crumble

This stylish make-ahead dessert by Great British Menu’s Glynn Purnell is the perfect way to end a sophisticated dinner party

Haunted graveyard cake

The perfect centrepiece for a Halloween celebration, this cake is guaranteed to make your party extra spooky

Chocolate & banana cake

Just one look at this chocolate and banana treat is enough to know it won’t stay in the cake tin for long

Spiced baked figs with ginger mascarpone

This dish makes the perfect ending to a relaxed dinner party, special yet stress-free