"The almond topping is better known as frangipane, which is made by combining butter, eggs, sugar and ground almonds. It is the basis for many desserts and cakes."

Each year I ask myself why I don’t make this dinner more often, and each year it slips out of memory for another twelve months. I guess the rarity is what helps make it so tasty.

"I absolutely love this sweet buttery recipe. You can substitute any soft fruit in place of the rhubarb."

"Baking a cake and sharing it with those you love is a timeless way to show you care. Valentine’s Day can simply be used as an excuse to sweeten the path to someone’s affection."

You can cut the slices into whatever size suits you and your family

The name tiramisu literally means ‘pick me up’, and the inclusion of alcohol and coffee explains why.

"To make a créme caramel flan you need milk, sugar and eggs, as well as a sweet caramel sauce. The making of the sauce can be the trickiest part."

"Rice pudding can be made in a pot on the stove top, but I prefer the baked version. When it is baked it gets a crisp golden crust on top."

"...starting off the new year with a seed-filled snack, after the decadence of the festive season, provides energy and nutrition. In fact these crackers are handy to have in the cupboard at any time of year..."

This recipe really does use all aspects from the Christmas dinner, from the meat to the gravy — and you can even do a variation with leftover root vegetables