• Pear & yogurt spelt cake

    Pear & yogurt spelt cake

    Make this cake with spelt flour – rich in fibre, it works well in bakes, providing nuttiness and subtle sweetness. Serve warm after a Sunday roast

    Easy
  • Golden spiced pilaf with crispy shallots

    Golden spiced pilaf with crispy shallots

    Combine crispy shallots, warming spices, crunchy nuts and soft fruits to make this stunning pilaf. Serve alone with yogurt, or alongside veg, meat or fish

    Easy
  • Tomato & oregano fritters

    Tomato & oregano fritters

    Use up a glut of tomatoes to make these veggie fritters – they’re ideal for lunch or a light dinner. Serve with dill and Greek yogurt, if you like

    Easy
  • Financiers

    Financiers

    Treat family and friends to these miniature French almond cakes for afternoon tea, or take along to a coffee morning. Browning the butter adds extra nuttiness

    Easy
  • Gingerbread tres leches cake

    Gingerbread tres leches cake

    Give this Mexican-inspired cake a festive twist using ginger and cinnamon. The cake is soaked in a trio of sweetened milks, then topped with whipped cream

    Easy
  • Air-fryer mince pies

    Air-fryer mince pies

    Save energy and effort and make these mince pies with the help of an air fryer. Keep replenishing your cake tin with a batch over the festive period

    Easy
  • Frosted pinecone cake

    Frosted pinecone cake

    Create this stunning bake for the Christmas table. Decorated with almond pinecones, it’s a perfect centrepiece if you aren’t a fan of traditional fruitcake

    More effort
  • Jam doughnut pancakes

    Jam doughnut pancakes

    Try a twist on jam doughnuts to celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of light, in December. It’s traditional to eat fried foods during the celebrations

    Easy
  • Mincemeat flapjacks

    Mincemeat flapjacks

    Make some Christmassy flapjacks using mincemeat. They make the perfect travel companion, and are great if you’re craving some festive flavours

    Easy
  • Gingerbread mince pies

    Gingerbread mince pies

    Combine two very traditional Christmas bakes – gingerbread and mince pies – to create a brilliant modern classic. Top with mini gingerbread people.

    Easy
  • Sprinkle & spice caramel fault-line cake

    Sprinkle & spice caramel fault-line cake

    Wow guests with this magical celebration cake. Layers of gently spiced sponge are wrapped in fluffy vanilla buttercream and glittering sparkles – this bake is something special

    More effort