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A spicy tea-infused twist to the French classic thin vanilla custard, Crème Anglaise, which is normally served at room temperature with fondant chocolate cake.

A reduced sugar chocolate banana marble cake (or banana bread) perfect for breakfast or brunch, either topped with roasted banana or served at teatime with a fudgy dark chocolate ganache.

French Berry Gratin, a quick yet elegant summer fruit dessert with fresh berries in an elderflower sabayon and toasted under the grill.

Melt-in-the-mouth buttery oat biscuits, rolled in oats and topped with bits of glacé cherry - perfect for making with children and sharing with the adults.

An easy no-bake French dessert, similar to an Italian Panna Cotta, made with fruit purée and less cream.

Macaron Berry Sherry Trifle - a traditional British party dessert, replacing classic trifle sponges or lady fingers with gluten free Parisian macaron shells.

A light, moist lemon cake made with ground almonds and soaked in tart lemon syrup that just happens to be gluten free.

Perfectly gooey, crumbly and intense in dark chocolate, these toasted hazelnut cookies are addictive with a touch of French fleur de sel salt to add that extra oh-la-la factor while waiting for your chocolate macarons to mature.

Irresistibly moist bran muffins with oats, dates and apple for a delicious healthy start to the day.

Purple Carrot Cake, just as moist and tasty as orange carrot cake, but with reduced sugar, less oil and full of surprising health benefits

No bake, bite-sized coconut, raisin and chocolate snowballs.

A festive version of the French classic of Poached Prunes in Red Wine, adding warming spices to make a healthy dessert during the holiday season

A sophisticated green salad with pear and avocado served on a warmed artichoke base and melted roquefort cheese with caramelised red onions.

A French Clafoutis with raspberries and lemon verbena - a twist to the French classic with cherries and ideal for dessert or even breakfast

A refreshing twist to rhubarb crumble - individual rhubarb and strawberry crumbles served with the lightest white chocolate mousse with rose and topped with crunchy, toasted oat crumble for an easy fruity dessert recipe that can be be prepared in advance.

Chocolate Ginger Passion Cake, a simple moist chocolate cake with 3 types of chocolate, passion fruit and candied ginger.

Add a touch of zest to your baking with this sticky orange caramel cake with chestnut - perfect for teatime, dessert or even breakfast.