Beat the egg yolks with the condensed milk, then drop tablespoons of the mixture into the blondie batter in the tin. Use the handle of a teaspoon to draw the condensed milk custard gently through, then arrange the roasted rhubarb on top, reserving the juice in the tin. Scatter over the hazelnuts. Preheat the oven to 180°C fan/200°C/ gas 6. Cut deep cross-hatches into each aubergine half, then transfer to a roasting tin along with the tofu.

What I thought: For me, there is no greater culinary duo, no ingredient collaboration more irresistible, than cherry and almond. During the brief annual cherry season, if you come for dinner at mine you can pretty much guarantee dessert will involve cherry and almond in some format: clafoutis, frangipane tarts, crumble, you name it. I always find myself somewhat bereaved when the summer draws to a close, taking the last of the fresh cherries with it and I vow to cook with frozen or preserved varieties but invariably forget. So when, in the midst of my annual cherry mourning, I stumbled across this glacé cherry and almond traybake from The Sweet Roasting Tin, I knew it was the bake for me. I am pleased to report to any fellow cherry and almond fans out there, it does not disappoint. With a light, buttery crumb fragrant with almond and dotted with sweet cherries, it also couldn’t be easier to make. And no need to mourn this perennial bake either, so no doubt I’ll be returning to it to brighten my days in the depths of winter.

Chocolate, Coconut and Brazil Nut Cookies

Perfect for: Loyal fans of Rukmini already familiar with her uncomplicated, one-tin cooking style. Amateur and experienced bakers on the search for a fresh set of recipes. Recipes we love: Marzipan, Lemon and Cardamom Loaf, Rhubarb and Vanilla Tart, Spiced Focaccia with Roasted Butternut Squash, Orange Choc Chip Bread and Butter Pudding.

The steps are very easy, mixing wet and dry ingredients separately and then together before dividing into muffin cases in the tin. After this, you pause to add a spoonful of caramel or dulce de leche into the centre, and then top with the rest of the mixture (which you will have enough of if you make an ordinary number of muffins). Place the moulds in a medium-sized, deep roasting tin, and carefully pour in boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the moulds. Cover the tin tightly with tinfoil, then gently transfer to the oven and cook for 25–30 minutes. From moreish muffins to mouth-watering brownies, this recipe book is a great one for anyone with a sweet tooth Lizzie Thomson, Metro, *Christmas Gift Guide 2021* There is little doubt that Rukmini Iyer has completely revolutionised the way we all view a traybake meal. The author and food stylist has released six best-selling cookbooks, all of which champion a casually elegant style of cooking, designed to minimise fuss and maximise flavour.Preheat the oven to 150°C fan/170°C/gas 3. Whisk the egg yolks with the caster sugar and orange zest, then slowly whisk in the single cream,milk and orange juice. Set aside. Meanwhile, mix the chilli, ginger, garlic, lime zest and juice, soy sauce, sesame oil and spring onions together. Tip this dressing over the aubergine and tofu as soon as it comes out of the oven, then scatter with the sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice alongside. We only had muffin cases, so I changed the recipe slightly to make 10 larger cakes instead of 12 cupcakes, and they therefore needed 5 more minutes in the oven, but otherwise the instructions were easy to follow and it took no time at all to make the cakes. When they came out, you couldn’t even tell they were gluten-free, which is the best compliment I can give a cake!

Mix the garlic, ginger, yogurt, lemon zest, spices and salt together and gently turn the salmon fillets over in this mixture. (This can be marinated in the fridge if you are preparing this ahead.)The result is a really unique and moist ginger cake, which isn’t too sweet and keeps really well. If you have a sweeter tooth, I recommend icing it with Rukmini’s orange icing, which is also in the book.