Cuisine

Mint and vanilla cheescake
The fruity topping makes the perfect foil for the sweet vanilla filling

Vanilla cupcakes
These iced gems couldn’t be easier to make

Baked vanilla cheesecake
The dense creaminess of this cheesecake is offset by the tangy sharpness of the berries

Cocoa and vanilla smoothie
A simple and silky drink

Chocolate fondant with cherries and vanilla anglaise
Combining hot chocolate puddings, poached cherries and chilled vanilla anglaise is divine

Yorkshire rhubarb compote with orange, vanilla and mascarpone
Perfect with the earliest spring rhubarb. Replace the vanilla with grated ginger if preferred

Strawberry and vanilla smoothie
This creamy, fat-free, fruity smoothie is a fantastic way to start your day and boost your energy levels

Parma ham with vanilla and vinegar marinated figs
Deceptively simple, this easy starter uses just a handful of ingredients to create a magical marriage of flavours

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

Nick Nairn's caramelised apples with real custard
Desserts don't get more delicious than these caramelised apples served with creamy custard, lightly flavoured with real vanilla