You've never had roasted potatoes like these. Fondant potatoes are crispy on the outside and meltingly tender on the inside.

They're pretty retro, and normally served in restaurants, but don't let that put you off, because not only are fondant potatoes delicious, but really easy to make as well. Give them a go ...

You can make festive fondant shapes to decorate your cake, too! Marzipan (aka almond paste) doesn’t have to be applied perfectly unless you want a perfect fondant finish or sharp royal icing ...

You can colour your own fondant icing instead of buying separate packs, but you should only use gel or (in the case of black) powdered food colouring. A liquid colour will make the fondant too ...