Frozen banana & praline parfait

This freeze-ahead dinner party dessert has real wow-factor, so all that’s left for you to do on the night is present it in stunning style

The ultimate makeover: New York cheesecake

Angela Nilsen rises to the ultimate challenge – keeping a cheesecake creamy and decadent while making it healthier and lighter

Iced vanilla & caramel profiteroles

Filled with rich vanilla ice cream and drenched in caramel sauce, these decadent caramel profiteroles make a spectacular dessert

Creating your wedding cake

Jane Hornby’s wedding cake is our simplest ever. And each tier is flavoured differently, so there’s something for everyone…

Warm salad of chicken livers, smoked paprika & Sherry

A delicious warm salad, full of smoky, garlicky flavours

Toffee meringue pie

If you’ve only thought of meringue pie as the lemon kind, then think again. This version with toffee is spectacular

Baked apples with Calvados sauce

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

Foil-poached salmon with dill & avocado mayo

A whole poached salmon makes a buffet centrepiece with wow-factor – we’ve got ideas for using up the leftovers too

Ultimate sticky toffee pudding

One of our most requested recipes – puddings don't get any better

Tiramisu ice-cream cake

Treat your guests with this stunning summer dessert, perfect for al fresco dinner parties

Rhubarb & almond crumble tart

A smarter version of the traditional rhubarb crumble, perfect for dinner parties – use ready-made dessert pastry to keep it simple

Warm lobster & potato salad with truffled mayonnaise

Treat your guests to a decadent restaurant-style main course for a third of the price