Easter hot chocolate

Use up leftover chocolate from Easter eggs to make an indulgent hot chocolate. Top with squirty cream and marshmallows for a truly decadent drink

Soda farls

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with soda farls – an Irish soda bread flattened into a circle and divided into four ‘farls’. Eat warm with butter

Cardamom biscuits (nan khatai)

Enjoy these traditional Indian cardamom biscuits with a mug of steamy masala chai. Nan khatai are notable for their crumbly texture and butter-rich flavour

Frangipane, fig & orange tart

Treat guests over for Christmas to this frangipane, fig and orange tart. It’s delicious at the end of a family feast, or simply served for afternoon tea

Iced finger buns

These picture-perfect iced buns are ideal for an afternoon tea spread or a weekend baking project. Fill with jam and cream for a traditional treat.

Blackberry jelly

Pair this versatile blackberry jelly with a sharp cheddar, or spread over scones with cream. Make sure you use ripe, juicy berries

Lemonade scones

Bake a batch of these easy lemonade scones to serve for afternoon tea. Pair them with plenty of clotted cream and jam – and a cup of tea, of course! – for a classic British treat

Gooseberry jam, muscat & mascarpone cake

Impress guests with this stunning muscat and mascarpone cake, made with a luxurious gooseberry jam centre. This grown-up dessert is perfect for afternoon tea

Plum, raspberry jam & cardamom crumble squares

Add a layer of jam to bakes like these bars for a simple way to get more flavour. These moreish crumble squares are made with raspberry jam and plums

Belgian buns

Indulge in these moreish Belgian buns as an afternoon treat with a cup of tea. They’re filled with lemon curd and topped with icing and a glacé cherry