Vanilla custard slices

A glorious pastry classic that's tricky to get perfect, but lends a touch of patisserie luxury on an afternoon tea stand

Rhubarb & custard jelly

The classic flavour combination takes centre stage in this wobbly pudding with creamy and fruity set layers

Peanut butter parfait with cherry compote

This light and sumptuous frozen dessert bar by Jason Atherton is technically tricky but worth it for the stunning finish

Vanilla crème brûlée

Who better to teach us how to create this classic French dessert than the MasterChef himself, Michel Roux Jr?

Lemon panna cotta with blackberries & honey madeleines

Creamy panna cotta, plump British blackberries and warm honey madeleines make a special dessert with very little effort

Lobster with Thermidor butter

A luxury that has been prized by chefs for years, so make the most of it with this cheat’s classic

Boiled bacon with cabbage & carrots

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A classic. Boiled bacon is always well received, whatever the occasion, but we especially love the leftover sandwiches the next day!

Best-ever crab sandwiches

A classic crab sandwich made a bit more substantial with a few of Barney’s favourite flavours

British onion soup

Add some British ingredients to a classic French dish and voila, you have a whole new experience

Tom’s orange & poppyseed cake

Why not turn this cake into a dessert?

Angela’s lighter chocolate tart

A chocolate tart with a rich taste and moussey texture – but with two-thirds less fat than the classic version

Berry shortbread cheesecake slice

A stunning centrepiece dessert that's bursting with summer flavours, perfect for a special occasion