Banana tarte Tatin

Caramel, bananas and buttery pastry work beautifully in this pretty dessert, serve with an indulgent dollop of rum spiced cream

Redcurrant sorbet

Try this refreshing redcurrant sorbet for an alternative low fat dessert

Spice roasted fruits with honey & orange sauce

Tom Kime’s summery dessert is very simple and it looks absolutely stunning

Italian stuffed chicken

Chicken recipes are always among the most searched-for on bbcgoodfood.com, so the cookery team came up with this quick and easy supper dish specially

Poached plums

Cook a comforting autumn dessert using these gently spiced, poached plums. Or make them the star of the show simply served with cream, custard or ice cream

Millionaire’s chocolate tart

A dinner party version of teatime favourite, millionaire's shortbread. It's not too bitter, so the kids will love it too

Cherry chocolate Pavlova

Finish your meal with this impressive dessert, with billowing cream and fresh summer fruit

Very berry ice

Try this fruity iced pud – a fantastic and fat-free dinner party dessert

Summer berry fizz tartlets

A scrumptious picnic pudding that can be assembled when you arrive

Chocolate crunch & raspberry pots

You'd never guess this was an allergy free dessert – no nuts, dairy, gluten or eggs. The perfect solution to those tricky menus

Chocolate & coffee truffle pots

What better way to finish a meal than rich chocolate truffles and coffee? This easy dessert combines the two

Brussels sprouts with hazelnut & orange butter

Even the staunchest Brussels critics have been swayed by these mouthwatering sprouts, mellowed by the sweet citrus butter which can be made days ahead