Roasted stone fruits with cardamom and honey and vanilla cream recipe

A rich and indulgent chocolate cheesecake recipe

Our delicious carrot cake recipe has a lovely zingy topping

One of America's most popular cakes, this flashy red velvet cake recipe tastes amazing and will wow your guests...

This fab salad could almost be a main course in itself. Just add a glass of crisp white wine!

This delicious bread recipe is a breeze to make, and served with some homemade dips, there's no need for starters

This dip recipe is an English version of the Mexican queso blanco. Be warned, it's highly addictive!

This mix of toasted spices, seeds and nuts makes a great dip mixed with olive oil

Homemade houmous is a world away from shop-bought, and a lot lower in fat

Indian seasoning works with the richness of lamb to make a seriously delicious burger

This caramelised fruit dessert is tricky but well worth the effort

This recipe is a rich, moist twist on the upside-down cake – fab with crème fraîche

This dessert recipe is classic French patisserie at its best - and easier than you'd think

A no-fuss cake mix that you can whip up in just one bowl.

A light and refreshing lemon dessert with crunchy biscuit and creamy syllabub

A real show-stopper, you'll be unable to resist a slice of this gorgeous cake

Peach chutney and lemon add a sweet and sour flavour to bought mayonnaise in this picnic salad. If you intend to buy...

A refreshing iced fruit dessert which is easy to make ahead and freeze

This is a creamy, rich and boozy cheesecake recipe – definitely one for the grown-ups to enjoy

No need for an ice cream machine – give this fab recipe a go!

Super easy & really quick these are the perfect dessert for when lots of friends are round

A crispy brioche crust with soft vanilla infused apples are hard to say no too...

This all-American style milkshake is a meal in itself.

What makes this mouthwatering dessert so special is the addition of almonds to the crumble mix. This gives it a...

The best thing about this dessert is that there's barely any prep to be done – just a bit of whipping and a few...

This dessert recipe makes the most of the plums at the moment – their season is all too short!

This dessert, I have to confess, is based on an idea suggested by my good friend Ken Hom. Eat hot or warm with...

Plums come in all shapes, sizes and colours and are a wonderful fruit.

Sea bass has an affinity with Asian spicing, as long as it's kept quite subtle

Quick to prepare and will really give your guests the wow factor.

When figs are at their best there is nothing better than keeping them simple

A Scandinavian-inspired mackerel recipe – so on-trend right now

Slow cooking the lamb will make it tender and delicious

This easy cake recipe makes a delicious gluten-free cake full of Middle Eastern flavours

This salmon recipe is great for feeding a crowd

This carrot recipe is so simple and full of flavour

The exotic Middle Eastern flavours of this dish make a really lovely, fragrant pudding

This chutney is great with cold meats, especially duck or pork. Also try it with strong cheeses or a pork or game pie

A perfect jam to make when there is a glut of plums. Just ripe plums are high in pectin so setting point is reached...

Keep it simple with these delicious baked plums oozing with flavour

A moist cake that has cubes of marzipan running through the mixture. Use firm plums for the best results.

An unusual, but delicious combination and so pretty. Make sure you use a really good chicken, so the juices can seep...

This crumble recipe makes a great traditional British dessert. Serve with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of clotted...

A healthy salad that won’t leave you feeling hungry – perfect for lunch or supper.

If you haven’t tried frozen soya beans give them a go, they’re delicious. Cook them just as you would frozen peas.

Classic bright yellow American mustard mixed with light Italian dressing perks up the pasta with pastrami  (cured...

Our shortcut for busy cooks is to use a pot of tomato salsa to coat the pasta. Treat yourselves to the sun-blush...

Jars of pickled herring are perfect instant protein, drain and mix with soured cream and white wine vinegar for a...

Roasted butternut squash with a hint of spice tossed together with a speedy French dressing is a speedy, satisfying...

Make a classic Mediterranean salad more substantial by combining it with pasta.

A pot of tzatziki – yoghurt, cucumber and mint dip – makes a lovely light dressing for pasta and roasted vegetables.

Bought satay sauce makes a deliciously nutty dressing to this simple pasta salad.

A favourite on the continent, croissants were created as a symbol of the Turkish flag. Taken from Homemade...

A nice and simple Victoria sponge recipe, but with a chocolatey twist!

A real fairytale wedding cake. Make at least three days in advance. Taken from Peggy's Favourite Cakes & Cookies

This is a really great way to make a spectacular-looking cake. Fill with roses and you have the most perfect wedding...

These two flavours work so well together, and when combined with the gorgeous texture of the shortbread you honestly...

A British favourite! Taken from A Passion For Baking

Looks really impressive, tastes divine – and it’s not too difficult… stack Madeira cakes, cover with icing and...

Sticky toffee pudding is good - but chocolate sticky toffee pudding cake is better!

Crunchy peanut pieces paired with milk and white chocolate, with just a hint of salt to cut through the richness