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Spiced poached pears in chocolate sauce

You won't need an excuse to indulge in this updated classic, but if you do, remember that fruit contributes to your 5-a-day!

Author: Barney Desmazery

Chocolate baked bananas

These fruity treats taste fabulous and are fun to make, try popping them on the barbie

Author: Good Food team

Chocolate peppermint snaps

Use these simple chocs as a garnish for desserts or serve with after-dinner coffees

Author: James Martin

Simmer & stir Christmas cake

An easy-to-make alternative to traditional Christmas cakes which requires no beating

Author: Mary Cadogan

Speedy ginger ice cream with chilli chocolate sauce

Cool and lightly spiced this ice cream makes the perfect end to an Indian-themed supper

Author: Roopa Gulati

Apple pie samosas

These hand-held puds are a great low-fat alternative to apple pie, and are bound to be a big hit with a crowd

Author: Good Food team

Whisky cream & jelly with toasted oat crumble & tea sorbet

This make ahead, grown-up dessert layers up sweet cream, boozy jelly and crunchy oats - finished with earl grey sorbet

Author: Tom Kerridge

Papillote of seafood

For the ultimate dîner à deux, dip into Jean-Christophe Novelli's dramatic seafood dish

Author: Jean Christophe Novelli

Orange & cardamom tree biscuits

Mary's Cadogan's crisp citrus cookies make perfect decorations - just stamp them with the celebration motif of your choice

Author: Mary Cadogan