Pistachio cupcakes

Turn any gathering into a special occasion with these glamorous cupcakes for grown-ups

Homemade chocolate drops

Create a sophisticated chocolate box, perfect as a gift for guests at a wedding

Mini pistachio & chocolate macaroons

Re-create memories of romantic Paris with these melt-in-the-mouth macaroons

Pistachio friands with chocolate ice cream

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

Spring vegetable soup with basil pesto

A former magazine cover star, this satisfying soup is special enough for entertaining and easy enough to size down

Toffee nut squares

These sticky, biscuity squares are a popular coffee morning choice

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