Apricot & orange rice pudding

Rice pudding with a fruity zing – made in the microwave

Tomato & basil granita

An unusual and delicious dinner party starter

A risotto for early summer

Deliciously creamy risotto without being too rich

Marbled chocolate brownies

Why have one chocolate when you can have two? Go for all-out luxury with these gooey, moreish marbled brownies

Snow-topped holly cakes

This square Christmas cake is cut into two loaf-shaped cakes, so you can give one to a friend

Mushroom & tarragon strudels with madeira sauce

The gourmet combination of mushrooms adds variety and texture to these filo parcels

Roast chicken with leek, tarragon & goat’s cheese stuffing

Perk up a roast chicken with a unique stuffing

Red wine risotto

Get your dinner party off to a great start with red wine risotto

Cheese, rosemary & potato loaf

Making a big savoury scone loaf is a quick and tasty alternative to making bread with yeast

Slow-roast chicken with homemade gravy

This can’t-go-wrong roast chicken makes a great meal for Mother’s Day – the kids can get involved too