• Pear crumble

    Pear crumble

    Usher in autumn with our twist on the favourite crumble pudding. With soft pears and a crunchy topping with added hazelnuts, it’s no wonder this is a classic British dessert

    Easy
  • Crunchy garlic & parmesan sprouts

    Crunchy garlic & parmesan sprouts

    Forget soggy Brussels sprouts! Spruce up a classic Christmas side with the help of a crispy, golden parmesan and breadcrumb topping

    Easy
  • Spicy pumpkin soup

    Spicy pumpkin soup

    Make the most of seasonal squash in the early autumn and try a spicy pumpkin soup. You can toast the seeds, too, and add as a topping

    Easy
  • Halloween gingerbread

    Halloween gingerbread

    Make a batch of gingerbread for your biscuit tin this Halloween. Pipe ghoulish ghosts and monstrous mummies for the icing topping for a suitably spooky theme

    Easy
  • Apple & custard rose tart

    Apple & custard rose tart

    Impress dinner guests with our apple and custard tart. With a homemade pastry base and pretty ‘roses’ topping made from apple, it’s an eye-catching dessert

    More effort
  • Homemade breadcrumbs

    Homemade breadcrumbs

    Learn how to make breadcrumbs at home with our super-simple recipe and method. Use them as a crunchy coating for fried foods, treacle tart filling or pasta bake topping

    Easy
  • Crab & cucumber crumpets

    Crab & cucumber crumpets

    Spruce up crumpets with a creamy crab, cucumber and dill topping. It’s ready in 15 minutes, making it ideal for a Christmas starter or light lunch

    Easy
  • Christmas light cake

    Christmas light cake

    Wow guests with our fairy light Christmas cake topping, made with fondant icing and sugared almonds. You could also use jelly sweets, if you like

    Easy
  • Christmas pudding cake

    Christmas pudding cake

    Make your Christmas cake extra-special with a festive design. This cute-looking Christmas pudding topping is simple, and takes just 30 minutes to assemble

    Easy
  • Cornbread tamale pie

    Cornbread tamale pie

    Try this Mexican-inspired chilli with cornbread topping. It takes a little effort, but it can be frozen for days when you need a comforting supper quick

    More effort