Banana ice sundaes with fudge sauce

Delectable banana ice sundae, all of the taste, none of the fat

Butternut squash casserole

A warming seasonal dish with a fusion of flavours, perfect for winter evenings

Creamy veggie korma

Creamy and healthy – a winning combination for this curry, which can be easily adapted to suit all the family if some want to add meat

Sticky ginger lemon drizzle cake

Adapt one of our highest-rated cakes with tangy ginger, cream cheese frosting and citrus curd

Classic Victoria sandwich recipe

The perfect party cake, a Victoria sponge is a traditional bake everyone will love. Makes an easy wedding cake too

Celebration cupcakes

Make these individual party sponges ahead then follow our suggestions for decorating and icing

Chocolate truffle egg box

Pop rich chocolate sweets rolled in nuts and cocoa in an empty egg box for an extra-special finish

Leek & Caerphilly crumble tart

Use Caerphilly or Wensleydale cheese and a nutty topping in this make-ahead, lunchtime tart

Prawn cocktail crostini

Turn a classic into bite-sized, party pieces with this simple recipe

Chinese braised beef with ginger

Slow cooking beef shin or brisket in Asian aromatic spices gives a melt-in-the-mouth main course that’s delicious with steamed rice and crisp stir-fried vegetables