Puddings

Classic carrot cake recipe by Aldo Zilli

These days we have so many gadgets in our kitchen that there is no excuse not to bake! This week’s book Modern Baker by Melissa Sharp with Lindsay Stark makes baking easy. It will prove to you that biscuits, cakes and bread can be nourishing and delicious.

Sweets for your sweet - The best dessert recipes for Valentine's Day

LOOKING for a simple dessert for Valentine’s Day? Try these...

Go nuts - Espresso almond tart and nut knickerbrocker glory

This week’s book will definitely help you increase your protein intake. Pip & Nut: The Nut Butter Cookbook is written by Pip Murray, founder of Pip & Nut, a natural nut butter brand. I’ve picked out two desserts for you to try this week.

High-quality food - Pan-fried chicken and mascarpone trifle recipes

This week’s book is by Neil Perry, a renowned Australian chef who believes in using the highest-quality produce in every dish. Neil Perry’s Good Cooking is full of great recipes.

Just desserts - Tarte au citron and fun tutti frutti semifreddo

This week’s book is called 100 Ways With Eggs and covers a host of egg-based dishes and recipes and how to cook them. I have chosen a classic tarte au citron and a fun tutti frutti semifreddo for you this week – enjoy and get cracking!

Drizzle cake recipe by Mary Berry and Paul Hollywoo

This week’s book which is The Great British Bake Off: Perfect Cakes & Bakes To Make At Home and the official companion guide to the 2016 series. Sadly, this will probably be the last Bake Off we see from both Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood, so if you are fan of the show don’t miss this book.

Sweet sensation - Lemon cheescake and glazed strawberry tart recipes

Autumn is the perfect season for puddings. Forget gelato, it’s time for apple crumble and this week’s book is all about that classic pudding ingredient – golden syrup.

Layered dessert recipes by MasterChef finalist Hannah Miles

One of the regional desserts from this area is something called zuppa Inglese, which is a little bit like a trifle. This leads me perfectly to this week’s book, Layered Desserts by MasterChef finalist, Hannah Miles.

Coconut dreams - Dreamy desserts by our celebrity chef

A positive move that I have made in our household is to use coconut based products from CocoPacific to cook with. This week’s book is all about coconut – so it is the perfect book to accompany your new cooking regime.

Desserts to die for - Vacherin and white chocolate cheesecake recipes

This week’s book, 100 Desserts To Die For by Trish Deseine. Former BBC TV cooking show host Trish has created a collection of desserts for all occasions. The vacherin and cheesecake are sure to impress any dinner party guest. Enjoy!

Teatime treats - Lemon and blueberry tray bake and Eton mess layer cake

The lemon and blueberry tray bake and Eton mess layer cake feature seasonal summer berries and are perfect for a summer party. Enjoy!

Delicious desserts - Apple tart and American cheesecake

Now to this week’s book which is called Bake To Impress by award winning German patissier and judge in Germany’s version of Bake Off, Christian Humbs. This book has more than 100 recipes from macaroons to muffins and chocolate chip cookies.

Cake recipes - Layered chocolate & sour cherry cake and Victoria sponge

Now to this week’s book, In The Kitchen, by Australian chef Simmone Logue. The book includes recipes both sweet and savoury, but we chose cakes, as baking is what Simmone was first known for. Happy cake making!

A taste of tradition - Pudding recipes

This week’s book which is called Pride And Pudding by Regula Ysewijn. Jamie Oliver has already called it “a very tasty masterpiece” and I can honestly say that since it landed in my kitchen

Recipes to put Diabetes into remission

This week’s book Reversing Diabetes, is a food plan by Dr Alan Barclay. Diabetes has become a global health issue and the latest research into type 2 diabetes shows that, for some people, it’s possible to put diabetes into remission and for others, to prevent or delay complications.

Sweet talk - Blueberry and lemon mousse recipes

This week’s book is Clean Cakes by Henrietta Inman with great pictures by Lisa Linder. This book has a wealth of original recipes with distinctive flavour combinations and intriguing twists on classics such as the tiramisu mousse using coconut oil.

The best treats for a home-made afternoon tea

Now, onto Will Torrent’s book, Afternoon Tea At Home. In it you will find lots of inspiration to make amazing afternoon teas such as this recipes, so have a go.

Mothers Day cake recipes from Mary Berry to spoil your special lady

THERE is no better day to say thank you to mum than to spoil her with a sweet treat.

Treats for two - Sweet desserts for Valentine's Day

As it’s Valentine’s weekend this week’s book is Deliciously Chocolatey by Victoria Glass. As the title suggests this book is full of amazing ideas for all ages and any occasion starting with the recipes opposite, which are two of my favourites – chocolate and whisky truffles and praline opera cake.

How to make pancakes - Best recipes for Pancake Day

This week’s book, Hungry Healthy Happy, is packed with great ideas. Author Dannii’s two dishes opposite are delicious and easy to make. If you need any pancake tips tweet me. Ciao

Yorkshire curd tart