Sam’s toad-in-the-hole

Get junior in the kitchen to help make 7-year-old Sam's super sausage recipe

Easy cheese fondue

Using mild cheese means everyone in the family can enjoy this classic starter

Cranberry & blue cheese tart with pear salad

Use up the remains of the cheeseboard and your cranberry sauce in this sweet-savoury tart

American-style pancakes with vanilla berry compote

Start the day in style with an indulgent stack of pancakes, topped with compote made from frozen fruits

Spinach samosas with Indian salad

These healthy veggie samosas can be served hot or cold and are brilliant for lunchboxes

Chocolate birthday cake

We used colourful candles rather than artificial sweets to brighten up this tasty birthday cake

Christmas pud cupcakes

Cupcakes are all the rage, and this festive version are super cute and contemporary

Strawberry cream tea cake

This super-sized scone is perfect to feed a crowd for afternoon tea

Chicken korma

Want a curry without too many calories? Use fat-free Greek yogurt instead of cream for a healthy korma that will give your local takeaway a run for its money

Apple, rhubarb & custard tart

This stunning tart is the ideal finale to a winter dinner party