Sticky toffee puddings

MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace shares his sumptuous recipe for the classic sticky toffee pudding

Blueberry soured cream cake with cheesecake frosting

The blueberries in this recipe will burst in your mouth as you bite into your slice. The cake is delicious with a cup of tea, or served as an impressive dessert

The ultimate makeover: Carrot cake

Angela Nilsen rethinks traditional ingredients and baking techniques to create a healthier version of a classic

Lemon tart with summer berries

A zingy lemon tart from Mr Ramsay. Gordon’s version of the classic French Tarte au citron is well worth the effort

Spiced meringues with coffee-soaked prunes

The mixed spice in the meringues and plump, juicy prunes give a Christmassy flavour to this budget dinner party dessert

Black Forest sundaes with brownies

Based on the seventies cake classic that is Black Forest gâteau – this cherry, ice cream and brownie desert is heavenly. Don’t cheat – make your own brownies too

American pecan pies

Our favourite American dessert, perfected with a little kick of bourbon cream on the side

Tia Maria cheesecake

Perfect for a special occasion, this American style dessert really has the wow-factor

Plum crumble

Use two sugars and ground almonds for the perfect crunchy crumble topping, atop cinnamon-spiced plums

New potato & green bean salad

Try to use Jersey royals in this healthy take on a picnic classic then swap the mayo for honey mustard vinaigrette

Tasty cottage pies

The classic family dish from the Cooking with Auntie Sara series – perfect for getting the kids involved

Apple tart ‘Maman Blanc’

An elegant autumn dessert that’s easy to prepare as the pastry case does not need to be pre-baked