Sticky ginger-nut cake

A wonderfully sticky dessert – perfect served with a dollop of cream

Pineapple & cherry upside-down sandwich cake

This nostalgic sponge layer-cake is a trip down memory lane, fit for any afternoon tea party – fill generously with jam and vanilla cream

Gunpowder chicken with dried red chillies & peanuts

This classic dish from the Chinese province of Sichuan isn’t as spicy if you remove the chilli seeds – complete with a sticky, sweet and rich sauce

Puffed salmon & spinach fish pie

Adding greens to your mashed potato topping boosts the health benefits of this classic comfort food bake

French rhubarb tart

Take your time with this pretty in pink dessert and you’ll have a fruit pie worthy of any Parisian patisserie shop window

Glam trifle slice

Everyone’s favourite layered dessert gets a smart makeover – custard, raspberry, jelly and cream in a neat terrine

Sticky toffee tarts

This twist on classic sticky toffee pudding is ideal for a different dinner party dessert

The ultimate makeover: Tiramisu

Angela Nilsen lightens a classic high-fat Italian dessert without compromising on the rich indulgence factor

Cherry, almond & lemon mascarpone tart

Round off an idyllic afternoon with friends by presenting this stunning, make-ahead dessert

Pavlova cake with berries & cream

As well as looking
gorgeous, this wedding cake also doubles as
dessert

Hot corncakes with avocado, bacon & basil

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Corncakes like these are classic brunch food in Australia. They’re also delicious made with shredded chicken and lots of coriander

The ultimate makeover: Chicken pie

Angela Nilsen reinvents a classic recipe to make chicken pie a healthy choice for you