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Serves 8

A Classic Sponge Cake (with Passion-fruit Filling)

This sponge cake could also be made in a 7 inch (18 cm) tin (just use two eggs and 4 oz/115 g each of flour, sugar and butter). It can then be filled with jam and cream. And while the soft fruits of summer, when they're available, are perfect for fil

Serves 6

A Very Chocolatey Mousse

So easy and loved by everyone who eats it: isn't it time to revisit this classic French dessert?

Serves 4

Caramelised Apples

This is really toffee apples served as a dessert and, while they are pretty child-friendly, we know they'll go down a storm with adults too!

Serves 6-8

Old English Apple Hat

Instead of the usual apple pie, why not ring the changes on a cold day with the sumptous steamed pud? Perfect for the depths of winter, it also fits the bill on a cold autumn day when apples are at their best.

Serves 4–6

Easy Caramelised Orange Trifle with Madeira

In my ‘real cooks’ Christmas book, the caramelised orange trifle takes an absolute age to prepare – though it is, of course, superlative; the best of its kind. But I have to say that this easy version is also a real winner. I find there are those who

Serves 8

Cranachan with Caramelised Oatmeal & Raspberry Sauce

Cream, raspberries and toasted oatmeal drenched in whisky: what a combination! Perfect for Hogmanay, St Andrew's Day, Burns Night or any other excuse.

Serves 4-6

Cheats Creme Caramel

OK then, no more sticky moments and saucepans coated in hard toffee. You can, and will, achieve a light, creamy caramel with the utmost of ease – because someone else has made the caramel for you.

Serves 2

Sizzling scallops with garlic butter crumbs

A quick and easy cheat supper that is bound to become a favourite, with its combination of scallops and garlic butter crumbs.

Serves 8

Chocolate Tartlets

We’ve sometimes made this in one large M&S tart case – the choice is yours. Either way, these are very pretty, with a wonderfully glossy surface, but you could give them a dusting of cocoa.