Black Forest Bircher

A clever twist on your standard Bircher that seems like pure indulgence but counts for one of your five-a-day and is rich in fibre too

Cheat’s banana & peanut brittle ice cream

If your bananas are on the verge of being overripe, peel them, pop them in an airtight container and freeze them to make this delicious dessert, quick as a flash

Black Forest tart

Sweet cocoa pastry is filled with a rich, fruity filling of chocolate and cherries in this heavenly German gateau-inspired dessert

Coconut & vanilla milk bottle cocktail

This creamy coconut cocktail, with vanilla vodka and warming nutmeg, is a perfect Christmas party tipple – serve in mini milk bottles with a chocolate wafer straw

Haunting Halloween cocktail

These freaky black vodka and pomegranate cocktails are the perfect drink to get any Halloween party started in spooky style

Pulled pork with Mexican almond mole sauce

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Popular in Mexican cuisine, a mole is a thick sauce with complex flavours. Great help-yourself party food

Choc hazelnut truffles

Wrap these decorative chocolates in cellophane and pack in boxes to give as gifts or simply bring out after dinner to wow your guests

Black Forest gâteau

Impress your guests with this chocolate cherry layered cream cake – a revamped version of a retro classic

Easter egg brownies

Loaded with chocolate eggs and chicks, this is the ultimate Easter centrepiece – an 'eggstra' special treat for afternoon tea or dessert

Rhubarb buckle

This vanilla and rhubarb buckle, a brighter cousin to the traditional American-style teatime cake, is perfect for the cold months when forced rhubarb shines

Quick & easy tiramisu

Condensed milk is the secret to this super snappy Italian dessert. Coffee and chocolate are a classic combo, simply layer them up and enjoy

Black Forest brownies

These easy-to-make, fudgy brownies, complete with retro decoration, marry a much-loved flavour pairing of cherry and chocolate