Frangipane, fig & orange tart

Treat guests over for Christmas to this frangipane, fig and orange tart. It’s delicious at the end of a family feast, or simply served for afternoon tea

Elderberry syrup

Make a batch of Vitamin C-rich elderberry syrup to use as a cordial or dessert syrup. You could also try it as a wild cassis in cocktails

Roasted plum & pistachio custard pastries

Make the most of plums in late summer and bake them in a pastry case with a pistachio and custard filling. They’re well worth the effort

Blackberry & orange cake

Try a twist on layered sponge cake with blackberries, zesty oranges and marmalade in place of your usual filling. Pipe the topping for a professional look

Maple pear, pecan & mascarpone roulade

Try the combo of pecans and maple syrup with juicy pears and a light-as-air sponge in this impressive roulade. It’s great with a cuppa or served as a pudding

Brazilian-style beef with sweet potato salad

Cook this veg-packed steak dinner on the barbecue for a healthy dish that delivers all of your 5-a-day. You can also make it in the oven if you prefer

Chocolate biscuit wreath cake

Serve this stunning wreath as an alternative to Christmas cake. It makes a showstopping centrepiece dessert, and components of it can be made in advance

Slow cooker sticky toffee pudding

Leave our slow cooker sticky pudding to cook all day so it’s ready to serve in the evening with ice cream. Rich and indulgent, it’s the ultimate comforting dessert

Spiced carrot, coconut & date pudding

Love the drama of lighting a Christmas pudding? Spoon over a little triple sec or rum to this carrot, coconut and date pudding. If not, try our snowy topping

Millionaire’s chocolate brownie tart

Imagine a chocolate shortbread pastry case with fudgy brownie filling that hides pockets of oozy caramel… This is a chocolate lover’s dream dessert

Pear & blackberry crumble with bay leaf custard

Celebrate autumn with a comforting pear and blackberry crumble. A crunchy oat and nut topping and bay-infused custard make for a stunning dessert

White chocolate, mascarpone & pistachio cheesecake

Try this baked cheesecake with a difference. With a slightly sour tang, plus white chocolate and pistachio flavours, it’s a heavenly dessert