Macarons are one of those things that can be tricky to get right, but once you know a few tips and tricks they are actually much easier to make than you think. I like using citrus flavours in the buttercream to balance out the sweetness of the biscuit so for me, it’s got to be lemon every time. Is there any better treat than a slightly crunchy and chewy meringue sandwiching a rich, lemon filled buttercream? The perfect pairing with a cup of tea, or a fancy petit four after dinner.

Inspired by Nigella Lawson’s Rocky Road Crunch Bars, this is my grownup version of rocky road - grown up thanks to a lil rum amongst lots of other goodies. Ridiculously easy and so so moreish - if you take these to the office or just keep them in the fridge at home for whenever you need a sweet treat, you will be everyone’s friend I promise.

Everyone loves a chocolate brownie and when something is so loved, it can be dangerous to mess with. But the twists in this brownie recipe only elevate the humble brownie to the next level. The brownie itself is super fudgy, chocolatey and decadent, while some walnuts bring texture, tahini adds a lovely nutty creaminess and the miso tamarind caramel is salty, sour and fruity to cut through the richness of the chocolate. Sheer heaven.