Orange & poppy seed cake with chocolate sauce

A light, zingy cake with a drizzle of chocolate and candied zest for a special finishing touch

Toffee nut squares

These sticky, biscuity squares are a popular coffee morning choice

The ultimate makeover: Prawn cocktail

Try a lighter, modern version of this ever-popular retro starter

Chermoula-marinated mackerel

Chermoula is a North African marinade, used to flavour fish. The recipe varies, but this one contains paprika, making in Moroccan

Lemon bars

These slices of zesty lemony goodness are hard to resist

Watermelon with dukkah dip

The cool sweetness of the watermelon goes really well with the spicy, nutty crunch of dukkah, for a refreshing nibble to enjoy with a cocktail

Avocado salad

Try serving this superhealthy salad with crisp za’atar bread for a Middle Eastern feast

Warm raspberry cupcakes with orange sugar drizzle

These wonderful tangy treats taste perfect with a spoonful of crème fraîche

Cranberry ripple cheese-cupcakes

These one-portion puds have a sharp ripple of cranberry to cut through the sweetness

Banana & pecan loaf

This tea-time favourite is moist, sweet, nutty and comforting – it’s bound to be a hit with friends and family