Our tropical, rum-based hurricane cocktail is easy to make and sure to get your party started. Garnish with orange and cocktail cherries for a kitsch touch

A great recipe for an electric breadmaker – or do it the traditional way

Master the art of making sourdough bread with our step-by-step recipe. Learn how to create a starter, levain and the loaf itself with our expert tips.

Blend white and dark rum with lime juice, pineapple juice and a splash of grenadine to make this ghoulish Halloween cocktail. Garnish with cherries and mint

Enjoy a springtime twist on a brandy alexander with a white rabbit cocktail. It's a blend of amaretto, cream, lemon curd and vanilla, finished with flowers

Make this easy chipolata, bean and roasted veg one-pan dish for a healthy, flavour-packed meal that the whole family will love. It offers four of your five-a-day

Turn your favourite cocktail into a dessert with this mojito cake made with a lime, mint and white rum syrup and lime buttercream. It's a perfect party cake

Make a simple, creamy dessert for a dinner party with very little effort. Pairing this white chocolate cheesecake with fresh fruit offsets the richness

A stunning cake that will fast become a failsafe option for any event

A tasty cake with no added fat or sugar - try it to believe it. Plus it's easily made gluten-free

Once you've mastered this basic loaf, the bread-making world's your oyster

A chocolate chip cookie and custard cream in one - super-simple and they'll keep in the biscuit tin for a fortnight

A stunning no-cook pudding bursting with summer flavours - great for relaxed entertaining

Toast rice in brown butter, cook in coconut cream and lace with rum and raisin syrup to make this rice pudding. It's a world away from school-dinner versions

Mix dried fruit, nuts, cranberries and maple syrup on Stir-up Sunday for this crowd-pleasing Christmas cake that improves as it keeps

Mix this classic cocktail for a party using fresh mint, white rum, sugar, zesty lime and cooling soda water. Play with the quantities to suit your taste.

Make a jug of refreshing mojitos to share, so you can spend more time with your guests. Try our three twists on this classic cocktail, too

Combine vodka with peach schnapps and cranberry juice to make a classic sex on the beach cocktail. Garnish with cocktail cherries and orange slices

Bake our sticky ginger cake in a bundt tin for the wow factor. Spiced with stem ginger and decorated with white chocolate icing, it's a real crowd pleaser

Shivi Ramoutar's recipe for this classic Caribbean cocktail combines sweet and sour flavours for a fruity weekend tipple

Make a classic Christmas cocktail with gin, triple sec, lemon and egg white. It's light and refreshing, but has the strength of a martini – enjoy responsibly!

Turn a classic cocktail into boozy little cakes with our stunning strawberry daiquiri fondant fancies. Take your afternoon tea to the next level

John Whaite shares his recipe for a light, fruity layer cake with chocolate ganache and simple sponge

Every home cook needs a good béchamel sauce in their repertoire – our step-by-step guide shows how to make a roux and get rid of lumps

Make these decadent treats for serious lovers of chocolate. They make a gorgeous Christmas gift for family and friends – and they're surprisingly easy to make

Try this ultimate make-ahead dessert for Christmas: meringue, white chocolate, cream and cherries are combined to make a luscious centrepiece

Bring the flavours of Wimbledon to your table with this enticing afternoon treat

Pair dark chocolate and rum for this grown-up dessert. With raisins and a decadent, hidden layer of salted caramel, they're also completely make-ahead

Master the art of the daiquiri with white rum, sugar and lime. We also have three twists on this classic cocktail that will go down a storm at any party

Make the foil parcels for these BBQ rum bananas in advance, then place them in the dying coals while eating your main – the perfect end to a summer barbecue