It is hard to beat a white cocktail with a coconut-rimmed glass in the middle of winter.

Stir these chocolate treats into warm milk for a warming winter drink. They make a lovely gift.

A delicious dessert combining classic Scottish ingredients. This luscious cream can also be used as the creamy layer in a trifle.

To me this is heaven on a plate. The combination of a lemon tart with a brûlée topping is decadent but not too sweet.

This slice got its name from my eldest son who absolutely loved it and was totally obsessed with James Bond at the time.

These chewy cookies are full of tasty figs and toasted pecans.

A super-quick side dish that pairs well with beef cheeks (see recipe page XXX) or any slow-cooked stew or casserole.

Roasting potatoes in duck fat gives them an exceptionally crispy finish.

Creamy indulgence in a one-pan side dish.

An easy way to elevate humble vegetables and the perfect side dish to a roast.

Even brussels sprout sceptics will be won over by these cheesy morsels.

A touch of warming fresh ginger makes this an ideal winter side dish.

This is a useful winter salad to have in your repertoire when other salad ingredients aren’t in plentiful supply.

This tender, slow-cooked roast is finished with a sticky glaze and a classy gravy. It eats well with Mustard & Honey Roasted Carrots & Parsnips.

These are incredibly tasty with just the right amount of spice for a cold winter night.

These slow-cooked beef cheeks are meltingly tender. Serve on creamy Parmesan Polenta. Any leftovers can be tossed through pasta or made into a pie.

Give this dish the wow factor by stacking the prawns on a skewer. Serve with Duck Fat Potatoes.

A rich but delicately spiced coconut curry.

The addition of brandy or whisky to this dish lends it a sophisticated flavour.

With a subtle coating of almonds and thyme, this is a lovely way to enjoy fish.

A colourful and warming meal on a winter evening. Serve with rice.

Delicious winter comfort food. Risoni is also known as orzo.

The caramelised onion in this version of macaroni cheese makes it taste incredibly comforting. I like to use spiral pasta for a change.

This makes a great vegetarian evening meal. You’ll need a round oven dish or cake tin the same size as your tortillas. You can use store-bought roasted red capsicums if...

Layers of crisp filo encase a creamy curry filling.

I make these in the slow cooker, so they are easily served when guests arrive.

The popular breakfast combo of crispy potato rosti and salmon is reinvented as a canapé.

Keep a can of smoked oysters in the pantry so you can whip up this tasty paté for impromptu guests.