Jam & white chocolate roly-poly

A suet pudding that’s baked instead of steamed, and rolled for a modern twist

The ultimate makeover: Bread & butter pudding

This deliciously light bread & butter pud tastes just as indulgent as the original, but with a third of the fat

Low-fat chicken biryani

This fragrant Indian chicken curry with rice topping has half the fat of your normal takeaway, and it’s low calorie

Spotted dick

Steam a traditional fruity sponge pudding with suet, citrus zest and currants then serve in thick slices with hot custard

Iced trifle slice

A brilliant idea for a family favourite, give trifle a stylish summer makeover with this chilled dessert

Smoked salmon & celeriac Dauphinoise

Based on a traditional Swedish dish, this rich potato bakes works well with smoked salmon or gravadlax

Easy fluffy scones

These are the business – light but with a nice crusty outside

Cinnamon Nutella cake

Cakes like these are wonderfully therapeutic to make – chuck the lot into a bowl, and give it a quick beat and it’s ready to bake. Simple enough for a complete beginner

Double choc shortbreads

These sweet treats will go down a storm at your next bake sale, and cost only around 15p each to make

Classic Yorkshire puddings

No roast is complete without a proper Yorkshire pud – here’s how to make your own

Artichoke, garlic & potato mash

Spruce up your usual mash with something a bit different. The garlicky artichoke hearts add a new and delicious twist

Massaman curry roast chicken

A full-flavoured alternative to your usual weekend roast – serve with a big bowl of rice