1

Chocolate and Vanilla Heart Cookies

Black and white heart biscuits make a sweet present for Valentine's Day.

2

Baileys Irish Cream Dip

The most beautiful dip for a fresh fruit platter you could ever wish for. It can also be used as a topping for dessert.

3

Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Roses

These are so popular for dinner parties or as a gift. I made these for my girlfriend's birthday recently and she loved them. I even made them for my boyfriend for Valentine's Day. It's a bit fiddly, but worth it in the end!

4

Raspberry Jam Heart Palmiers

Sweet pastry hearts perfect for Valentine's Day.

5

Red velvet cake

A rich, moist, sweet cake with a dark red colour.

6

Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding

My family love this on a cold winter's night served with fresh whipped cream.

7

Eggs Benedict

A decadent breakfast treat which, for little effort, has great results!

8

Queen Pudding

Nanna, who was an English teacher taught me her recipe for queen pudding, which is simply a bread-and-butter pudding topped with raspberry jam and a layer of meringue, which she made for me as a special treat.

9

Love Potion Cocktails

Set the mood this Valentine's Day with this sip-worthy cocktail. Whether you plan to treat a significant other, your friends, or even yourself, this drink is definitely in order!

10

Oysters Kilpatrick

Super-easy and bound to impress.

11

Custard Sponge Cake

This sponge is so easy to make and has a subtle flavour of custard! I usually cut the cakes in half and join with lots of whipped cream, strawberries and grated flake. This recipe makes 2 cakes, so you can freeze one for later use.

12

Chocolate, Butterscotch and Raspberry Self-Saucing Pudding

This quick-mix pudding is not too sweet, but just warm and decadent enough to be a big treat in cold weather. It is made with chocolate custard and brown sugar sauce and studded with raspberries before baking .

13

Shortbread biscuits recipe

Melt-in-your-mouth shortbread and a hot cup of tea are a match made in heaven.

14

Red Velvet Cupcakes

A delicate chocolate-flavoured cake recipe that works just as well in a slab as it does as cupcakes. Also, these are the softest cupcakes I have ever eaten.

15

Strawberry Croissant French Toast

Feel like spoiling yourself for breakfast? These are definitely a very special breakfast treat and would make a lovely addition to any breakfast party - maybe even a special treat for Mother's Day.