I think most of us are aware April 2012 marked the centenary of the fateful night when the RMS Titanic sank. We know the story – this was a huge cruise ship which was professed to be unsinkable. It was, at the time, an extraordinary achievement – a modern, well fitted out ship which was designed to provided accommodation for a diverse range of passengers from the rich and famous, through the middle classes, to the lowly workers and their families who had saved avidly for months from their meagre income in order to travel to pastures new lookng for a better quality of life.

No, this isn’t a mistake! I came across this recipe which combines chocolate with olives while I was looking for something a bit different. The recipe states that there’s enough here for 6 servings but it depends on how large or how small you want to make them. What’s more, there’s no real cooking involved – just a few hours of setting in the fridge

Looking for a quick and easy dessert? I came across this one and was going to bypass it, thinking it’d be tricky, but it’s oh so simple … and indulgent!

This is for four people so is ideal for a supper with friends over Christmas.