Cherry chocolate Pavlova

Finish your meal with this impressive dessert, with billowing cream and fresh summer fruit

Squash & ricotta wraps with coriander salsa

The combination of sweet squash, creamy ricotta and a zingy salsa creates a flavour-packed supper

Shortbread recipe

Bake these classic shortbread biscuits to wow a crowd. You only need four ingredients, but you can mix it up with lemon or orange zest, or try adding chopped pistachios

From-the-fridge omelette

Use whatever veg you have on hand, along with eggs and milk, to easily whip up a tasty omelette

Quick cheese straws

Delicious cheesy sticks, perfect for dipping, just as good on their own – ready in under 20 minutes.

Cornbread wedges

A great accompaniment for spicy stews and chillies, or just with a salad for lunch

Buttermilk bites

They might be known as biscuits in America, but they taste like a savoury scone and are perfect for scooping up chowder sauce

Almond raisin cake with sherry

Forget the tea and cake here and serve this with a glass of sherry. For the best result make this the day before so the flavours can infuse

Ham & cheese bake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Prepare this warming dish the day before, so all you need to
do is pop it in the oven when you wake up

Anytime sweetcorn & tomato nachos

These cheesy nachos are great for nibbling on. The salsa can also be used as a healthy dip, served with vegetable sticks