Peanut butter cheesecake

This irresistible cheesecake is the perfect indulgence for peanut butter fans – freeze for up to two months and serve as a show-stopping dinner party dessert

Quince crumble tart

A delicious combination of sweet, rich quince purée in an almond pastry case

Strawberry cream tea cake

This super-sized scone is perfect to feed a crowd for afternoon tea

Apple, rhubarb & custard tart

This stunning tart is the ideal finale to a winter dinner party

Blueberry butterfly cakes

Some bank holiday baking fun for all the family. Or why not make them for a last day of term treat?

Oriental duck salad

Pep up your salad recipes with this luxury combination of rocket and Chinese dressing

Pan-fried steak & parsnip salad

A moreish winter salad that makes the most of seasonal veg – it’s low in fat too, if you’re watching your weight

Roast goose with potato & stuffing

As a Christmas turkey alternative, roast goose – free-range and oozing with flavour – is hard to resist

Chocolate truffle star cake

Glamorous enough to serve as a dessert, this makes a stunning centrepiece. And the bonus is you can make the whole thing ahead and freeze until you need it

Prawn cocktail cups

These retro starters can be made an hour in advance and handed round with drinks before dinner

Hazelnut meringues with hazelnut praline & chocolate sauce

A rich, decadent dessert with guaranteed wow-factor

Fruity rice with toasted cashews

Make this rice salad a day ahead so the flavours can infuse