‘Decadent dinner party treat’

MEIKE BECK, COOKERY DIRECTOR

CHOCOLATE REVEAL DESSERT

£12, SERVES 6 (580G), TESCO Watch the warm salted caramel sauce melt away the chocolate shell to reveal the dessert within, complete with popping candy. Difficult to portion, so we’d suggest diving in with spoons!

DELUXE SALMON SOUFFLÉS

£2.99 FOR 2 (200G), LIDL Comforting Winter fare. Cook from frozen. Contains nice pieces of salmon and the ramekins make for elegant serving.

SMOKED SALMON AND EGG ROYALE

£6 FOR 2 (230G), MARKS & SPENCER Only 6min in the oven and this beautifully runny egg and salmon blini with hollandaise is ready! A super-easy and impressive start to the day.

SALTED CARAMEL PARSNIPS

£2, SERVES 3-4 (420G), MORRISONS The salted caramel glaze adds a touch of sweetness to these baby parsnips. They cook well, too, retaining some bite.

CARROT & BEETROOT TARTE TATIN

£8.99, SERVES 6 (850G), WAITROSE Serve as a main or side with cold cuts and cheeses. Vegetables have lots of flavour and good texture. Beautiful and impressive.

CARROT, PARSNIP AND SWEDE CRUSH

£2.50, SERVES 4 (500G), BOOTHS The flavour of each vegetable comes through, and this easy vegetarian side dish tastes extremely fresh. Crushed, but retaining texture.

LATHAM’S BOOZY DESSERT SELECTION

£14 FOR 9 ASSORTED (813G), BOOTHS Individual Tiramisu, Irish Cheesecake, Double Chocolate and Brandy Cake, and Christmas Cheesecakes, all wonderful and beautifully presented.

CHOCOLATE PINE CONES

£12 FOR 6 (540G), MARKS & SPENCER Stylish dinner party dessert. The chocolate is light and sweet, sure to be a hit with all ages. The festive shape and dusting of gold adds glamour.

CHOCOLATE WREATH CAKE

£8, SERVES 12 (618G), SAINSBURY’S Free from gluten, milk and nuts. Quite small, but the cake is moist with a rich chocolate flavour. Not too sweet and oh-so pretty!