Sugar-dusted wedding cookies

An English, shortbread-based version of the classic Mexican wedding cookie – perfect for homemade wedding favours

Really easy apricot & amaretti cream

A cross between a trifle and tiramisu, this really is simple to do. Roast apricots with orange, then layer up with mascarpone and custard for an indulgent dessert

Frozen banana & peanut butter cheesecake

A great standby dessert with that works well and will impress children and adults

Easy cheesecake

This quick, make-ahead dessert is perfect when having a night in just the two of you

Patatas bravas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A classic tapas dish – cubes of potato in a spicy, tomato sauce

Limoncello plum tart

A melt-in-the-mouth dessert that can be prepared ahead

Raspberry & orange syllabub

Fresh, fruity and light, this dessert gets a touch of luxury with cream and a splash of liqueur

Rösti Bolognese pie

This continental version of a classic cottage pie is a sneaky way of getting children to eat more vegetables

Lemon cheesecake tartlets

This luscious fruit dessert looks like it takes two hours, but it only takes 15 minutes

Berry cheesecake in a glass

Mascarpone is a great standby for making an almost-instant dessert. Here, its creamy richness is cut by the sharpness of the blackberries

Beef pie with crisp potato crust

A classic recipe with a contemporary twist, beef pie with crisp potato crust

Drunken berries with cream

This alternative dessert couldn’t be simpler or more seasonal