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Silver leaf, available from cake decorating stores, is delicate and fiddly to handle but worth the effort. Note

Delicious and chewy chocolate Turkish delights with the sweet scent of rosewater and the crunch of sliced almonds.

You will need about two bunches of rhubarb for this recipe. To spread the second layer of cake batter over the crumble, without mixing the two, dollop the batter into each corner first, then gently spread the batter toward the centre. Note

A delicious and tri-coloured ice-cream topped with dark chocolate and almonds.

The trifle can also be served in a large glass bowl. Pavlova nests are commercially made small meringue shells sold in packages of 10 at most supermarkets. Note

White icing is also known as fondant (it’s the traditional icing used on wedding cakes). It is available in packets from the supermarket and cake decorating shops. Note

Ready-made brownies can be found in the bakery section of most supermarkets. Note

The basil mixture, without the lemon rind and juice, can be made several days ahead; keep tightly covered in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months. Add the lemon just before serving. Make sure you cook the haloumi just before serving, as it becomes tough and rubbery on cooling. Note

A bright, colourful and healthy modern Asian dish.

Serve this cake warm. Note

The cake and persimmons can be made a day ahead. Store cake in an airtight container at room temperature; store persimmons in an airtight container in the fridge. Note

A charmingly simple way to decorate and serve delicious fresh strawberries - either as a simple treat on their own or with ice-cream for a more substantial dessert.

A sweet puff pustry pie that hails from France, where desserts simply taste better.

For those who prefer a light fruit cake, this is ideal. Keep the cake for 3 to 4 days before cutting, then cut with a sharp serrated or electric knife to cut cleanly through the almonds. Note

Starchy potatoes, such as sebago, are best to use. Reheat before topping with dip and almonds. Note

To make individual crumbles, use four 1½ cup (375ml) dishes and bake 15 minutes. Note

A Moroccan-style chicken stew packed full of almonds, raisins, ginger, cinnamon and white wine.

Pop open a bottle of wine and sit back in the sunshine to enjoy your beautiful seafood platter. We've included two delicious sauces in this recipe that will complement your platter wonderfully.

A French-style parfait that's sure to impress.

Use frangelico (hazelnut) or crème de cacao (chocolate) flavoured liqueurs. Cut cakes with a serrated knife. Note