Baked apples

Little hands aged from 3-6 can help make these sweet treats, best served with vanilla ice cream

Plum & amaretti semifreddo

A ripple of sweet plum purée and chunks of almond biscuit turn this Italian ice cream into an all-in-one dessert

Cranberry & cream cheese muffins

These sweet muffins have a beautifully creamy middle and go brilliantly with a cup of tea

Frosted candy cake

Give your cake a personal touch this Christmas with this cute and simple design

Campfire cupcakes

A make-ahead treat, these will take you back to toasting marshmallows around an open fire

Big chicken & crouton salad

When it’s too hot to cook, a shop-bought ready-roasted chicken is a great summer cheat

Lamb & apricot meatballs

No one can resist meatballs, and this recipe is so moreish you might want to make double and freeze for another time

Sour cream rhubarb squares

Perfect to serve for dessert or with coffee

Creamy prawn pasta

A creamy and delicious pasta dish – that’s low-fat, using cre?me fraîche

Zesty beetroot with watercress

Add a splash of vibrant colour to a midweek meal with this unusual side salad