A classic sunken chocolate cake – baked, cooled, then filled with cream and fruit. Here, it’s paired with a delicate coconut cream and a raspberry compote – a truly wonderful combination. Finished with desiccated coconut and fresh raspberries (optional)

If you love baklava, you’re in for a treat ;).  This version features hazelnuts, dark chocolate and cinnamon, all soaked in a fragrant honey syrup. It’s sticky, rich and completely addictive. Layer upon layer of crisp filo pastry filled with toasted nuts and high-quality chocolate

A truly indulgent peanut butter tart – a bit American, a bit British, with a Swiss twist. No wonder it’s such a crowd-pleaser ;). You’ll find classic British bourbon biscuits (though you can also use Oreo or any chocolate sandwich cookies), creamy Philadelphia, peanut butter

A classic butter cake with rhubarb, almonds and… custard powder :). It gives the cake its lovely vanilla flavour, aroma and beautiful yellow colour. The rhubarb is prepared in advance by tossing it with sugar and leaving it to sit for a few hours. This draws out excess moisture

Delicate shortbread-style Christmas sandwich biscuits with a hint of mandarin and cinnamon… I filled mine with jam, chocolate ganache and dulce de leche – something delicious for everyone :). Quick to make, great fun with children, and most importantly – absolutely

What a flavour combination! A delicious coconut cream paired with aromatic rhubarb, served on a base of amaretti biscuits (though coconut biscuits work just as well). This coconut and rhubarb dessert is quick to prepare and served in individual glasses – simple, elegant

A delicate, sponge-style apple Swiss roll – a lovely idea for a light afternoon treat. Simple to make, using everyday ingredients, and well known in many homes. I baked it for the first time thanks to a reader’s recommendation :). Light, tasty and perfect for

A quick, delicious and melt-in-the-mouth chocolate pudding with pears. Perfect when you’re craving something chocolatey but don’t want to spend more than a few minutes preparing dessert. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, and you probably already have all the

Spicy, dark, aromatic, soft and slightly sticky – a bold molasses gingerbread with a peppery kick. Quick to make, yet full of depth. Its deep colour, flavour and aroma all come from molasses – so it’s worth noting, you really have to enjoy it, as it defines the cake.

A light, moist and delicately crumbly chocolate Easter cake with a hint of cardamom. It’s based on a classic sponge-style cake made with potato starch (with a few tweaks – swapping the flours and adding cocoa). This is a great option if you don’t enjoy creaming butter

Delicate Christmas shortbread-style cookies flavoured with anise and a hint of orange. Delicious – as my husband says, and since I’m not the biggest fan of anise, I’ll take his word for it ;). That said, the aroma of anise among festive bakes truly enhances the Christmas

Simple Christmas chocolate cookies made without cutters and from basic ingredients you’ll find in any kitchen (you don’t even need eggs!). Perfect for baking with children – let them make a bit of a mess and finally use up those sprinkles left over from Easter ;).

Strawberry tiramisu is a truly indulgent layered sponge cake with a light cream and plenty of fresh strawberries. It’s a delightful dessert – perfect for the upcoming Mother’s Day. Not overly sweet, beautifully moist, and filled with a melt-in-the-mouth tiramisu-style cream,

The name “Snowy Fluff” perfectly reflects both the look and the taste of this dessert – I can absolutely vouch for that :). This no-bake cheesecake is made with curd cheese, jelly and whipped cream, topped with toasted coconut flakes. It’s not overly sweet, wonderfully

A strawberry twist on the popular “Snowy Fluff”! This light and airy no-bake cheesecake is quick and easy to make, combining strawberries and jelly for a refreshing dessert. Reach for this recipe when you want to make a strawberry cheesecake quickly but don’t have a large

The fluffiest, softest blueberry buns ever! This time, instead of the classic version, they’re topped with a buttery crumble – though you can simply drizzle them with icing if you prefer. The dough is based on your favourite poppy seed roll recipe, which makes it extra rich thanks

The perfect no-bake pistachio cheesecake. Wonderfully aromatic and full of pistachio flavour – not just for pistachio lovers! This recipe uses pistachio cream (which is different from pistachio paste or butter) – it’s already sweet and has a Nutella-like consistency, making it ideal for desserts.

Creamy pistachio ice cream made with pistachio cream. It’s the summer season, so you’ll likely be bringing back little culinary treasures from your travels – I brought my first jar of pistachio cream from Sardinia and… completely fell in love with it. If someone tells