Scary skull biscuits

Give jammy dodgers a terrifying twist with this fun Halloween recipe

Crumble-topped mince pies

Gluten and egg-free diets are catered for with these crunchy mince pies. The perfect addition to a cup of tea or glass of mulled wine

Snowman in the garden cake

Surprise the kids with something irresistible, or get them involved – either way, they’ll love this magical cake.

Maryland crabcakes

Smart enough for a dinner party

Dark mocha torte

Try this rich torte as part of a selection of mini chocolate desserts – or assiete

Gooseberry ice cream

Churning your own frozen dessert is a little effort, but great for using up seasonal fruit

Forager’s tarts

Vibrant, autumnal tartlets packed with mushrooms, juniper berries and blackberries

Choc-egg lollies

Young and old will love these glitzy egg-shaped lollipops made from chocolate sponge cake

Grilled lemon sole with dumplings & lemon sauce

Great British Menu chef Nathan Outlaw creates a wonderfully light but full-flavoured dish using the best Cornish produce

Ginger simnel cake with spring flowers

As well as the topping, the cake has a hidden layer of
homemade marzipan mixed
with ginger…

Elegant berry wreath cake

Simple, smart, but still reassuringly traditional

Smoked haddock, spinach & potato cakes

These are lovely, creamy, light fishcakes, but their lack of stodginess makes them tricky to handle, so persevere