Cuisine

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

Profiteroles
An all-time favourite, these little choux buns filled with cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce are the perfect end to any special occasion meal or dinner party

Blackcurrant sorbet
The hint of lemon adds a sharp twist to this refreshing summer sorbet

Berries and cream pavlova
Meringue, cream and fresh fruit are a match made in heaven

Baked oranges with creme brulee
‘For a grown-up treat, add a splash of Cointreau to each orange before baking’

Brie and plum tarts with basil pastry
Brie and plum are a marriage made in heaven. Briefly pan-fry the pastry, then add the topping and bake in the oven

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

Cherry-and-walnut hot cross buns
The walnuts give flavour and extra texture to these fruity buns, traditionally eaten on Good Friday

Easter bunny biscuits
Children will love to help make these – you can use cookie cutters in other shapes for even more fun

Olive oil and orange cake
You can get fantastic results by using oils in cakes – and this