Pastel ombre cake

Pretty-as-a-picture bakes inspired by the fresh zing of spring, along with crafts to help share them

Whenever you need a crowd-pleasing dessert that will elicit plenty of oohs and aahs, this is the recipe to go for. Inspired by a dessert made by chef Jeremy Lee at London’s Quo Vadis, this is a giant

■ Serves 8 ■ Prep 30 mins plus 10 mins resting ■ Cook 1 hr 500g kale, thick stalks discarded and roughly chopped1 tbsp each butter and olive oil2 onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, finely chopped750g ric

Hosting a family do? Impress guests with twists on the classics, plus a pretty-in-pink pudding

By Sam Turnbull from It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (itdoesnttastelikechicken.com) Serves 4 | Prep 1 hr | Cook 10 mins 55ml agave syrup 2 tbsp vegan butter ½ tsp vanilla extract ⅛ tsp salt 180g icing s

Toasted hazelnuts and a silky milk chocolate ganache make this a winner for special occasions. SERVES 10-12 PREP 30 MINS, PLUS COOLING COOK 20-25 MINS ✱ 35g roasted chopped hazelnuts✱ 125g unsalted bu