Butterscotch pudding

Be transported back to your childhood with this classic pud. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser topped with fresh cream and chocolate shavings

Lamb, aubergine & halloumi hotpot

Try this twist on a lamb hotpot which uses a blend of everyday spices to create an aromatic dish with an eye-catching topping of aubergine and halloumi

Spicy sardine dip

You can easily transform a tin of sardines into a spicy dip. This is a handy recipe, perfect for any impromptu gatherings

Sticky gingerbread buns with spiced brown butter icing

Elevate standard cinnamon buns with the warming Christmassy flavours of ginger and cloves. Adding treacle also helps bring out the gingerbread flavours

Peach tarte tatin

This pudding makes it look like you’ve spent a summer in France learning the arts of the pâtissier, but it’s simply shop-bought puff pastry and peaches

Queen of puddings

Whip up an indulgent British classic pudding, made by soaking breadcrumbs in hot milk and adding meringue and jam. It’s the perfect comforting dessert

Meatloaf with feta

Bake on the day or prepare this meatloaf in advance for when you need a delicious and easy way to feed a crowd

Baklava sticky buns

Unite sticky buns with Turkish baklava to make these glorious buns. The filling is richly spiced and filled with pistachios, walnuts and orange

Burnt Basque cheesecake

Try this Spanish-style baked cheesecake with a burnished exterior. With crème caramel-style bittersweet notes and a creamy yet light centre, it’s heavenly

Red onion tarte tatin

Put red onion centre stage in this vibrant tarte tatin made with a puff pastry base and served with a punchy salsa verde. It’s an ideal dish for entertaining