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I used to think plum jam was a bit ordinary so I started experimenting and came up with this stunning recipe. It’s loaded with lavish amounts of good-quality vanilla and now it’s one of my favourite jams to make... and eat!

Halfway between a jam and a chutney, I’ve been making this tomato and currant brew for years and it goes so well with a grilled cheese sandwich that I often call it dinner! While tomatoes are cheap and at their best, why not make a few jars for yourself and some to give to friends – they’ll thank you once they’ve tried it.

Make your own delicious honeycomb to sprinkle atop this light-as-a-feather chocolate mousse!

A beautiful blueberry ripple runs through the middle of this cheesecake-inspired ice cream. Cheesecake fans be warned, this is addictive!

Enjoy all the elements of a delicious strawberry shortbread but in ice cream form! Biscuit crumb and strawberry jam top vanilla ice cream in this moreish dessert.

If you’re a fan of mojito cocktails (who isn’t?), then you’re sure to enjoy this alcohol-free version. You may find you don’t miss the rum after all!

A delicious way to dress a bowl of greens. I like to stir it through wilted spinach, leafy Asian greens, beans and broccoli.

Quick, crunchy and quirky! I love salads with interesting textures, colours and flavours and this salad has all three. I use a microplane to slice the vegetables and knock it together while the steak is on the barbecue. The only rule is not to dress it until you serve it, so it retains its sensational crunch.

The Christmas cake of the moment! Why not try this red velvet bundt cake, so easy to make and yet so delicious!

These adorable reindeer and gingerbread men cookies are perfect to give as gifts at Christmas time, or to serve alongside dessert after your lunchtime spread for a cheeky sweet treat.