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

Make this lower alcohol version of mulled wine at Christmastime. The addition of vermouth keeps the drink grown-up and stops it becoming too sickly-sweet

If you're a whiskey lover, you'll love this sweet manhattan, made with whiskey, vermouth and bitters. Serve with a maraschino cherry and a twist of lemon

To make the perfect classic negroni cocktail all you need is balance: use equal parts gin, vermouth and Campari, and choose the best products you have in reach

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

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

Make an easy vodka martini with our simple recipe for an elegant party tipple. Serve your cool cocktail with an olive or a twist of lemon peel

Choose red, white or rosé vermouth to make this easy cocktail – ideal for a party. Garnish with green olives and a lemon slice for the professional finish

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

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

Enjoy a classic dry martini. This is a good example of how ice is an ingredient in its own right. Take time stirring and tasting it until it’s to your liking

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

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

Give the classic prawn cocktail a makeover with a boozy twist – you then need to choose whether to shake or stir the martini dressing

Mix up a classic dirty martini to impress guests at your next party. This easy, elegant cocktail combines dry gin, vermouth and green olives

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

For a vibrant take on the negroni cocktail use prosecco instead of gin, with Campari and vermouth. Serve in a highball glass with an orange slice

Welcome warmer days with a zesty grapefruit twist on the classic gin-based cocktail, the negroni. Garnish with a wedge of grapefruit to serve

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

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

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

Showcase scotch whisky in this vibrant cocktail, with red vermouth, bitters, orange zest and a cocktail cherry to serve

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

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