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

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

For Cherie Denham , growing up on an Irish farm meant new-laid eggs featured in most family meals. Today, she whisks them into cakes, curds and custards to evoke a comforting taste of home

It’s Mothering Sunday on 15 March, so why not give her this cake, especially if you have a jar of lemon curd in the cupboard waiting to be eaten. You don’t have to be a seasoned cake baker, plus our d

■ 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

At the age of 90, our best-loved cook continues to tempt us with her delicious, fuss-free dishes – guaranteed crowd-pleasers and perfect for any occasion