Gooseberry ice cream

Churning your own frozen dessert is a little effort, but great for using up seasonal fruit

Spice-crusted salmon with sautéed potatoes & spinach

BBC MasterChef winner, Dhruv Baker, shows how a classic sauce can be updated with new flavours

Rhubarb custard tart

Give the classic tart a fruity twist

Pumpkin & potato gratin

An brilliant vegetarian twist on the classic French dish of potato gratin – you can also make it ahead

Peanut butter cheesecake

This irresistible cheesecake is the perfect indulgence for peanut butter fans – freeze for up to two months and serve as a show-stopping dinner party dessert

Easy cheese fondue

Using mild cheese means everyone in the family can enjoy this classic starter

Apple, rhubarb & custard tart

This stunning tart is the ideal finale to a winter dinner party

Chocolate truffle star cake

Glamorous enough to serve as a dessert, this makes a stunning centrepiece. And the bonus is you can make the whole thing ahead and freeze until you need it

Hazelnut meringues with hazelnut praline & chocolate sauce

A rich, decadent dessert with guaranteed wow-factor

Flavoured syrup

Turn fresh summer berries into a chic, but simple dessert with a flavoured syrup

Iced chestnut ripple cheesecake

With a dark chocolate digestive base and nutty cream cheese topping, this frozen dessert has a winter twist

Brandy pudding

This pud is impressive, delicious and makes a great light alternative dessert to a traditional Christmas pudding