Pears with anise and ginger
A bit of simple simmering in a gently spiced syrup turns ripe pears into a luscious, elegant dessert.
Gingernut biscuits
Aromatic with the warmth of ginger and cinnamon, these easy, traditional biscuits are always a hit.
Sweet corn polenta muffins
My small-batch recipe for sweet corn polenta muffins is useful for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Doughnut bread pudding
A simple bread pudding with a trick up its sleeve: it looks, feels, tastes and smells like doughnuts.
Strawberry semifreddo
A simplified version of semifreddo that you can – and must, really – make and eat on the same day.
Pear and ginger cake
A simple, light cake studded through with juicy, sweet pear and the warm depth of ginger and cinnamon.
Fig semifreddo
A rich fruit syrup base of figs, marsala and thyme lets this simple frozen dessert deliver big flavour.
Lemongrass and ginger sorbet
Distinctive lemongrass and sweet, warm ginger make this simple sorbet an elegantly refreshing dessert.
Rose panna cotta
You can make panna cotta in dariole moulds or set it in little cups or glasses. Either way: delicious.
Coconut and honey semolina cakes
Light and delicate little syrup-soaked semolina cakes that are very easy to make and even easier to eat.
Wonton wrapper apple pie
Make the components of this spectacular dessert in advance and all you need to do is assemble and serve.
Coconut rice cake with honeyed figs
A great back-pocket recipe for those nights you think you won't want dessert and then change your mind.
Soused oranges with Aperol
A simple, refreshing dessert inspired by a Spritz, the classic Italian summer cocktail made with Aperol.
Personal cheesecakes for two
These cupcake-sized no-bake cheesecakes are a special treat. They're tangy and creamy – and just enough.
Coconut madeleines
With a batter you can make in advance, it's easy to whip up a batch of these feather-light little cakes.
Tiny flourless Toblerone cake
So outrageously dense and fudgy that I’m only calling it “cake” to be polite.
Raspberry friands
I buck tradition and use the whole egg in my friands, and they're perfectly light and moist little treats.
Pomegranate jelly
Simple fruit jelly gets all grown up, made with pomegranate juice and a shot of Chambord liqueur.