Simple snow sparkle cake

This crunchy, sugar-snow topping is an easy way to transform a humble fruitcake into a celebration centrepiece

Medal cookies

Make these round vanilla biscuits, ice in bright colours, thread on a ribbon and give out as edible prizes

Perfect pasties

Reawaken childhood memories of summer holidays with Sara Buenfeld’s eat-by-the-sea favourite, the humble pasty

Full English tasting plate

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton deconstructs the Great British breakfast and makes a light, playful plate

Gluten-free hot cross buns

Paul Hollywood’s fruity bakes are just as delicious when you make some simple swaps to make them wheat-free

Sticky toffee tarts

This twist on classic sticky toffee pudding is ideal for a different dinner party dessert

Beef & pickle pasties

Bake pickle or chutney into traditional Cornish shortcrust pastry parcels to save serving on the side

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

Cherry, almond & lemon mascarpone tart

Round off an idyllic afternoon with friends by presenting this stunning, make-ahead dessert

Pistachio friands with chocolate ice cream

Worthy of a posh restaurant but really easy, try these little bakes for afternoon tea in the garden

Pavlova cake with berries & cream

As well as looking
gorgeous, this wedding cake also doubles as
dessert