Honey-glazed quail with Waldorf salad

This makes an impressive starter for a celebration menu – but you won’t be tied to the stove all night

Orange chocolate tart

A grown-up make-ahead dessert that looks gorgeous when sliced. It’s easy to transport too, if you’re taking it to a friend’s for pudding

Peek-a-boo Battenberg cake

A stunning rose and almond sponge in the distinctive checkered pattern, hidden in sweet marzipan icing

Golden stuffed goose

This mix of the traditional and the trendy makes a glorious family lunch and a magnificent centrepiece

Mozzarella, mango & Serrano ham salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A light, fresh summery salad with a combination of sweet and savoury flavours

Lemon & caraway roulade

With it’s light, lemony taste, this is will become everyone’s summer favourite in no time

Sticky ginger pear pudding

A great last-minute alternative to a traditional Christmas pudding – plus it reheats in only five minutes

Upside-down peach sponge

A moist, fruity cake which is perfect for an afternoon tea with friends

Frosty forest cake

You can make this Christmas cake right at the last minute. The decorating makes a fun holiday project for the kids

Smoked mackerel pâté with French bread & horseradish

This relaxed starter can be whizzed up in just 15 minutes – and it won’t break the bank either