Tomato soup with cheese & Marmite twists

A comforting childhood favourite – make up a batch and keep in the freezer for a quick supper

Rum babas with poached pineapple & vanilla ice cream

A restaurant-style pudding you can make ahead for a relaxed end to your dinner party

Steak & chips

Recreate the ultimate bistro meal at home – once you’ve cooked your chips this crafty way, you’ll never use another recipe again

Cranberry, raisin & pecan knot

Serve this spiced and fruity white bread toasted with lashings of butter and jam

Basil, rosemary & chive flowerpot

This freshly made bread makes an ideal gift or simply enjoy it with friends or family at home

Easy brownies

A gooey and delicious treat, these brownies are so easy to make. Try the rich chocolate topping for an even more decadent bake 

Sticky chocolate drop cakes

This easy-to-make bake will keep somewhere cool in an airtight tin for up to two days

Cheese & caramelised onion coburg

This savoury cheese and onion bread is delicious served warm from the oven

The ultimate makeover: Tiramisu

Angela Nilsen lightens a classic high-fat Italian dessert without compromising on the rich indulgence factor

Pan-fried scallops with parsnip purée & pancetta crumbs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Cook scallops in the professional way then plate up restaurant-style with breadcrumbs and a smear of vegetable purée