Chicken liver & raisin pâté

This delicious, unashamedly rich starter is the sort of dish that makes entertaining stress-free, as it can be made up to three days ahead

Baked apples with Calvados sauce

This favourite dessert of Maman Blanc is an ideal way to use up an autumn apple glut

Moroccan spiced pie

The perfect showpiece to your Christmas Day meal – and it's suitable for veggies

Strawberry cheesecake crunchies

A wonderful fuss-free dinner party dessert

Pistachio meringues with mango & mandarin ice cream

These meringues, with fresh, subtle Indian flavours, can be made in advance and frozen for up to a month – ideal for a New Year buffet

Pistachio & raspberry pithiviers

Frangipane and berry individual puff pastry parcels – for a special touch decorate with your guests’ initials

Chocolate, pistachio & nougat semi-freddo

This traditional Italian ice cream bar is the perfect solution for an effortless frozen, creamy dessert

Bonny lassi

An inspired and refreshing way to use up mango sorbet and yogurt

Pistachio pilau rice

This lightly spiced, vibrant side dish is the perfect accompaniment to curry

Pistachio & cranberry cookies

These crunchy, fruit & nut biscuits are sure to be a family favourite – make ahead and freeze, or wrap up for the perfect homemade gift

Poached apricots with rosewater

This low-fat, simple dessert combines tender fruit and fragrant syrup

Grilled lamb with wintry rice salad

A taste-packed and superhealthy supper. Leftovers are great for lunch, too