Get a taste of summer with our take on this classic Italian cocktail. Mix up this Aperol spritz using just three ingredients: Aperol, prosecco and soda

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

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

Serve this cocktail in a flute so the sugar cube sinks to the bottom – it will drive the bubbles upward. Prosecco, crémant and cava also work well

The secret to getting gloriously puffed-up Yorkshire puddings is to have the fat sizzling hot and don't open the oven door!

Refreshing, floral, and herbal, the Hugo cocktail is a delightful choice for crisp autumn or winter evenings. Make this simple spritz with prosecco and a dash of gin

A super easy brownie recipe for a squidgy chocolate bake. Watch our foolproof recipe video to help you get a perfect traybake every time.

Breathe new life into prawn cocktail, a classic Christmas cocktail. With the addition of some Cajun spices, it's a flavour-packed modern twist

Serve this fun 'pink lady' gin cocktail to someone special. Make your own grenadine-style syrup for the wow factor

You can have a batch of scones on the table in 20 minutes with Jane Hornby's storecupboard recipe, perfect for unexpected guests

Rustle up these cucumber prawn cocktail cups for a speedy starter. Ideal at Christmas time, they‘re served on lettuce leaves and topped with crispy shallots.

Plenty of fresh ingredients lift this simple mezcal cocktail to create a sweet, light and wonderfully balanced drink

Celebrate summer with an English garden cocktail. It's a refreshing mix of gin, elderflower cordial and apple juice, plus mint, lemon and cucumber flavours

Follow this easy blueberry muffins recipe for a fun weekend bake. You're just a few simple steps away from bite-sized blueberry treats

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

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

Love gin and champagne? Combine the two in this classic cocktail with lemon, which is sure to be a hit at any celebration. Garnish with a strip of lemon zest

Mix up this flamboyant French martini with sweet raspberry liqueur. You can also customise the cocktail by using vanilla vodka, or by adding a splash of champagne or prosecco

This classic retro starter packed with juicy prawns will never go out of fashion

Serve this Asian-inspired twist on classic prawn cocktail as a starter or party canapés over the festive period

King prawns and crabmeat pair beautifully in this Spanish seafood starter, with a zesty mayonnaise dressing

Make our classic meat and potato pie for a comforting dinner. This great-value family favourite freezes beautifully and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

Make a classic gimlet, combining gin and lime syrup, stirred to the perfect dilution with lots of ice. A refreshing cocktail to enjoy with friends

This autumnal hedgerow cocktail has a blend of botanical notes from the gin, infused with a juniper syrup, which makes for a sweet-sharp tipple

Turn the flavours of cherry bakewell into a cocktail with amaretto and cherry cordial. Finish with a maraschino cherry for the ultimate kitsch beverage

Mix vodka, limoncello, Aperol and orange juice for this punchy citrus party drink - make with Campari if you prefer

The perfect party drink, as it can be made well ahead, then brought out of the fridge as guests arrive – or serve it hot for a traditional winter warmer

Dry and sweet, this picture-perfect strawberry cocktail is a dream summer drink made with vodka and a dash of absinthe

These dainty little Eastern European pancakes have a distinctive flavour and are party perfect. Finish with two toppings - beetroot and quail's egg, and smoked salmon pâté - for a creative canapé