Cherry soup with whipped mascarpone & caramelised almonds

Plump, glossy cherries poached in Prosecco, topped with crunchy almond brittle and creamy mascarpone makes for the perfect summer dessert

Quick peach Melba crumbles

Raspberries, peaches and a crunchy granola topping make for an easy 10-minute dessert that's perfect for summer

Strawberry & white balsamic ice cream

This refreshing summer dessert is milky, subtle and slightly tangy. Use the plumpest, most perfectly-ripe strawberries you can find for the best flavour

Strawberry tart with lavender & honey cream

Delicate lavender and honey cream is the perfect accompaniment to a slice or two of this sumptuous summer dessert. Assemble the tart just before serving to prevent soggy pastry

Victorian diable sandwich

We've taken the classic flavour pairings of a Victorian diable – roast beef, capers, Dijon mustard, parsley and gravy – and served it in a warm baguette

Meringue kisses

These colourful mini meringues are a great little sweet party nibble. You can also pop them on top of a summer bake or dessert to stunning effect  

Oaty hazelnut cookies

Soft and slightly chewy, these oaty cookies contain apple and maple syrup instead of sugar. They're packed with hazelnuts which are a good source of vitamins and minerals

Instant berry banana slush

A low-fat berry iced dessert bursting with flavour. Sling all your ingredients into a blender and blitz for a refreshing, healthy treat in minutes

Moroccan harira

This is a healthy vegetarian version of the classic Moroccan soup with plenty of cumin, turmeric and cinnamon, each offering different health benefits, plus it's low in fat and calories too

Chocolate mousse

Bear Grylls' chocolatey dessert is so quick to make. If you have unexpected guests, it's sure to be a winner! 

Dark chocolate & cherry bar

This impressive looking dessert is a chocolate lover's dream and no one will guess it uses just four ingredients

Cheat’s banana & peanut brittle ice cream

If your bananas are on the verge of being overripe, peel them, pop them in an airtight container and freeze them to make this delicious dessert, quick as a flash