Pear & cardamom tart

While traditional to use cardamom in savoury dishes, this frangipane dessert has hints of the fragrant spice to complement the pear and almond flavours

Cheesy eggy bread with chunky salad

Cheddar, cherry tomatoes and avocado are the key ingredients in this simple and fun meal-for-one

Gales blackberry & apple pie

A wholesome fruity pie bursting with winter flavours

Glamorous fairy cakes

A retro twist to a childhood favourite – learn how to make fairy cakes then decorate for any occasion

Gingerbread man

Even the smallest hands can help make these gingerbread men – perfect for Christmas. You can use raisins, sultanas or Smarties to decorate

Cauliflower fritters with herby dipping sauce

This help-yourself veggie starter of tempura-like lightly battered cauliflower is also good as a nibble with drinks

Sausages with sticky onion gravy

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A classic British recipe, cooked to perfection

Rum & raisin puddings

These individual desserts are deliciously naughty, so make plenty or you might have a fight on your hands when it comes to seconds

Zesty orange marzipan

Homemade marzipan out does shop-bought every time, if orange isn’t your thing try ginger or cinnamon – it’s simple too

Artichoke & broad bean tart with watercress pesto

This vegetarian buffet centrepiece can be made a day ahead and served cold or reheated