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Traditionally served as an accompaniment to spicy dishes, this recipe would also make a great light vegetarian starter. Note

You can improvise with the ingredients in this trifle. Try sponge finger biscuits instead of biscotti, raspberries in place of cherries and a nut-flavoured liqueur as a substitute for the marsala. Biscotti is available at selected delicatessens, specialty food stores and online. Note

To toast sesame seeds, spread them on shallow tray, bake in a moderate oven five minutes, or until golden. Note

Ready-made rich chocolate fudge frosting is available in packets from the supermarket and cake decorating shops. Note

An essential on pub menus across the UK, a ploughman’s lunch is at its most basic, cheese, pickle of some kind and bread. It’s thought to have originated as a ploughboy’s lunch, but variations on the theme are wide, with cold meats and vegetables now common features. Any combination of cheese and pickles will work […]

To save time, buy shelled prawns from the fishmonger. Note

Use white Candy Melts in place of chocolate Melts for an extra-white finish. Note