The rhubarb tart on its own is quite sharp, so the sweetened mascarpone cream helps to balance the dessert. This cream works wonders with any soft fruit.
Often I make a full batch of these but bake only half and freeze the other half. I freeze them on a little tray and once they're hard, I bung them in a freezer bag and stash it back in the freezer. That way I can bake another six without any effort.
Although this is a veggie roast, this truly is a meal fit for a king. I admit this is not the shortest of recipes, but it is really satisfying to make and the pastry is brilliantly quick and simple. For this recipe you will need an 18cm/7in springform cake tin.
Served with a lemony rocket salad, these delicious tarts make a great summer dish. Equipment and preparation: For this recipe you will need 4 x 10cm/4in loose-bottomed tart tins.
Sometimes only a steak will do, but they tend to be very fatty. Using lean fillet steak helps keep the calories down and serving it with baked onion rings, salad and sweet potato fries mean you're still getting a good amount of vegetables. Each serving provides 527 kcal, 38g protein, 50g carbohydrate (of which 12.5g sugars), 17.5g fat (of which 5.4g saturates), 8g fibre and 0.6g salt.
Paul Hollywood adds a twist to the traditional crumble topping with the addition of seeds, oats and shony, a sweet and salty powdered seaweed. Serve with custard, cream or ice cream. Equipment and preparation: for this recipe you will need a 20x25cm/8x10in ovenproof dish.
The point of a stew, it should go without saying, is its flavour rather than its form. So, while the crunchy salad strips of carrot, spring onion and pepper do bring colour and beauty to this otherwise brown study, at the same time their texture and Asian-flavoured bite provide the perfect partner for the rich, aromatic spiciness of the soft-braised stew.
A masterclass in how to turn a simple genoise sponge into something really special. Decorated with chopped nuts and coffee buttercream these individual cakes are packed with flavour. For this recipe you will need a shallow 18cm/7in square cake tin and a piping bag fitted with a number 7 star nozzle.
Bring that festive feeling to your kitchen with some red cabbage simmering on the stove. This recipe can be made in advance, perfect if you are planning for a stress-free Christmas. For this recipe you will need a food processor.
Beans on toast is a British staple, but you can very easily make it something special. Don't be put off by the long cooking time - it's just a few minutes of effort and the rest of the time it takes care of itself.
Balance healthy ingredients beautifully with this vegetarian casserole recipe. This meal served as six portions provides 217 kcal, 8g protein, 40g carbohydrate (of which 28g sugars), 3g fat (of which 0.5g saturates), 9g fibre and 1.9g salt per portion.
This homemade version of the walnut whip has a gooey coffee filling. Equipment: You will need an 11-hole fluted cup chocolate mould and a chocolate thermometer.
A dash of cinnamon and chewy toffee make this moist apple cake really special. Great served as a dessert with custard or in slices with a cup of something hot.
This is best served as a starter. Sucking the sweet sauce off the juicy crustaceans is an experience to be savoured, never hurried. Shelled and unshelled prawns are both fine to use. Serve with a green salad and hunks of crusty bread.