Cuisine

Cocoa and vanilla smoothie
A simple and silky drink

Warm cherry clafoutis
‘The icing sugar and cocoa give extra crust and flavour’

Spiced pumpkin crème au chocolat
Make sure the white chocolate you use is made with cocoa butter and not vegetable fat

Basic cupcakes
We’ve used natural vanilla extract in this recipe, but you can add your own twist, such as cocoa or lemon

Hot chocolate fondants
We’ve borrowed celebrity chef James Martin’s idea of using bought chocolate truffles to add luxury to the centres

Chocolate and Picota cherry terrine
The bitterness of the dark chocolate, combined with the natural sweetness of these cherries, make this luscious dessert a flavour match made in heaven

Double chocolate cheesecake brownies
Give into temptation with these luxuriously rich chocolate brownies, rippled with a sweet vanilla cheese mixture

Chocolate and sultana brownies
Great with a tea or coffee, and in lunch boxes. Any leftover brownies will keep well in an airtight container

Choc cherry muffins
A smooth combination of chocolate drops and cherries transforms tasty muffins into an irresistible treat for the family

Flaked almond chocolate cake
This melt-in-the-mouth cake will keep for three days in an airtight container