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Adding instant luxury to the simplest soup or taking centrestage in so many desserts and bakes, cream is a welcome addition to a wealth of dishes. Take a look at our recipes using double cream, soured cream and everything in between – there's even a vegan whipping cream using coconut milk.
This creamy rice pudding is free from dairy and requires minimal effort: Simply mix rice, soy cream, almond milk, sugar and vanilla together, then bake. If you want to add a little texture, when ready to serve top with toasted blanched almonds for crunch.
Chocolate and raspberries are a winning combination with the acid fruit of the berries cutting through the richness of the chocolate
Forget about vanilla and chocolate, this boozy margarita-flavoured ice cream makes a decadent drink-inspired dessert. The perfect dinner party pudding, it takes just 10 minutes to whip up and must be made ahead of time.
Lucy's creamy gratin recipe is really comforting and packs in 2 of your 5-a-day. Butter beans are super filling, a great tip is to blend half the tin with some cream to thicken the sauce, and the breadcrumb topping gives a lovely nutty flavour - it’s a bit like a savoury crumble!
This stunning vegan lasagne is a real crowd-pleaser for special occasions such as Mother's Day or Easter.
Zainab Pirzada's easy chicken curry tastes super authentic but only takes 35 minutes! It has a creamy 5-ingredient sauce that’s made in one pan to save you washing up. Add in fresh green chillies for an extra kick and serve with rice, naan or a refreshing chopped salad.
‘We drink a lot of apricot juice during Ramadan, so I’ve taken the traditional flavour and made it into a fun dessert for Eid’ says Dina Macki, a food writer, recipe developer and presenter. ‘Always my favourite to bring for a celebration.’
'Barfi comes from the Hindustani and Persian word meaning snow', says food writer Dina Macki
Originating in Egypt, Basbousa is a sweet semolina cake that is doused in an orange-flavoured syrup and topped with flaked almonds
Food writer Dina Macki's gyros-style salad uses ingredients that are commonly bought and turns them into this delicious sharing-style feast, complete with herby fries and a sweet 'n' sour green bean salad.
Demi Singh’s Jamaican/Indian heritage is the inspiration behind her fabulous fusion cooking, including this gorgeous dessert, which is just perfect for Mother's Day. 'Banoffee pie is my mum’s favourite dessert', explains Demi.
Liven up morning with this fruity 'nice cream' recipe. Blend strawberries and bananas with Greek yogurt then freeze to make an easy breakfast that tastes just like ice cream!
Originating for South Africa, malva pudding is filled with apricot jam and drizzled in syrup. We've given ours a festive twist with extra cinnamon and nutmeg. Try as an alternative dessert idea for Christmas Day.
Cosy up this Christmas with our caramel Irish coffee. This creamy cocktail is spiked with whisky and has a gingerbread sugar rim to give you all those warming feels.
These pretty malai pots are perfect for your Diwali celebrations. Flavoured with mango and rose water, and topped with chopped pistachios, these are sure to be a big hit with your guests.
Dina Begum's chicken tikka masala is truly something special! Juicy chunks of lightly charred chicken are smothered in a silky-smooth masala sauce. This is the ultimate fakeaway for the weekend and you can even freeze portions for a midweek treat.
Master the perfect fruit pie with this foolproof recipe that features blueberries as a tangy twist on the classic apple and blackberry combo. A fab pud for Sunday lunch, everyone will love it.
Food writer Dina Begum's Eid celebration date cake is a real showstopper! 'The Eid that follows Ramadan marks the end of fasting', explains Dina. 'We break our fast using dates – so dates are a key ingredient here. My recipe is based on sticky toffee pudding, which I love'.
Take your Mother's Day Sunday lunch to the next level with Bethany's braised pork recipe. Slow cook the pork with apples then shred once juicy and tender. Serve with creamy mash and a generous dollop of apple sauce.
Put a Mediterranean twist on a comfort food classic with this Greek potato gratin. Crumbled feta, saffron, red peppers and olives are added to the creamy potatoes – serve with simple roast chicken for a delicious addition to a Sunday roast.
Soup is the perfect winter warmer and we’ve paired it with everyone’s curry house favourite. Our indulgent butter chicken soup is served with a cheesy coriander naan toast for dipping. Just the ticket for chilly winter lunches.
These mini chocolate orange tarts are so easy to make - no baking required!
Semifreddo is Italian for “half frozen", and you can make this gorgeous dessert in advance for a summertime dinner party with friends: it's simpler than you might think. It mainly involves whisking, whipping and freezing. Bellissimo!
Not only does this taste great, but it’s a fantastically simple recipe for children from seven and eight upwards. They’ll learn how to peel, squeeze, snip, mash, stir and most of all enjoy!
Craving cheesecake? These simple-to-make mini cheesecake pots make a lovely lighter choice for pudding. The creamy vanilla filling is made from fat-free Greek yogurt and low-fat cream cheese, and topped with zingy kiwi and juicy mango for a fruity finishing touch!
Here's a great slow-cooker casserole recipe to fall back on when you need something hearty, healthy and budget-friendly to feed the family. Chock full of veg, it's wholesome and warming – just perfect for cold winter evenings.
Here's a healthy, veggie version of Friday night fajitas that's packed with veg and fibre. Pop everything in the slow-cooker (apart from the rice) and get on with other things while it slow-cooks to perfection. All the family will love topping their chilli with their favourite trimmings!
Dive into these gloriously gooey cookie pots that take just 10 minutes to make. Baking in the microwave is brilliant for when you want something quick, plus it uses less energy than turning the oven on!
Give your pancakes a glow-up with our banoffee pie-inspired stack. Layered with bananas, whipped cream and caramel sauce, these fluffy pancakes are the perfect breakfast/dessert mash-up.
Wondering what to cook for Valentine's Day? This extra-special steak is topped with a creamy sundried tomato sauce that tastes so good someone might ask you to marry them! Serve alongside crispy Parmesan and polenta courgette fries for an unforgettable date night dinner.
These gooey dark chocolate fondants are irresistibly good and the perfect Christmas dessert. With an oozing chocolate centre, they are worth the effort for an epic vegan dessert.
Give your pancakes a grown-up twist with this espresso martini version. Layer your fluffy pancakes up with coffee liqueur infused whipped cream and grate over a little dark chocolate for a perfect cocktail-inspired stack.
Nutty and toasty in flavour, creamy tahini works beautifully with rich dark chocolate. These sharing mousses are decadence in a bowl: Tahini-vanilla cream is stirred into a dark chocolate cream then topped with toasted nuts and seeds. Watch everyone dig in!