Sticky onion & cheddar quiche

A crisp pastry case and a just-set creamy filling, quiche is a good solution to any meal dilemma from dinner parties, suppers, picnics and even afternoon tea

Gooseberry gems

Gooseberries are often overlooked, but it’s just a matter of knowing how to cook them and how to dress them up

Chocolate coconut banoffee pie

A dazzling dessert with bourbon biscuit base, caramel layer, creamy coconut topping and banana toffee

Tropical muesli bowls

This is just the thing to lift your spirits in
the morning

Chocolate orange & Grand Marnier truffle cake

This naughty pudding is the perfect way to use up all those Christmas Chocolate Oranges. A definite winner

Rudolph’s snowball carrot muffins

Get the children to create their own Christmas magic with these fluffy muffins, perfect for Rudolph and Santa

Beetroot shots with tarragon yogurt ice cubes

Sounds weird – tastes delicious – perfect for those hard to impress guests

Blackberry & clotted cream shortcake

A classic teatime treat made using ingredients that are proud to be British

Three-cheese cheesecake

The ultimate American dessert

Tomato & tamarind fish curry

Use a sustainable white fish like hake and serve up this healthy, Indian spice-pot with green beans and coriander

Iced raspberry cranachan

Reader, Debbie Cleland, shares her version of this traditional Scottish dessert, served as an ice cream slice with raspberries, oats and an optional dash of whisky

Cardamom butter chicken

A homemade curry to rival your favourite Indian takeaway – a rich blend of spices mixed with creamy ghee