Broken biscotti ice cream with hot mocha

Give your ice cream an Italian twist with this simple recipe from Lesley Waters

Tangy tomato chutney

Pack vitamins into your kids with this quick tomato relish made with canned tomatoes

Frothy cannellini soup

Lesley Waters’ impressive soup makes a stylish, frothy and easy starter – try serving in a cappucino cup

Dorset sausage pasties

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These pasties are perfect for dunking into soup – you can make them in advance too

Potato wedges with curry sauce

This creamy curry sauce makes a perfect dipping partner for crispy potato wedges

Double-baked cheddar soufflés

You can cook these several hours in advance, then re-bake just before serving

Peppered lamb & minty butter bean mash

Make the perfect supper for friends in just 30 minutes

Quick chilli cornbread

This spicy, dense bread is an ideal accompaniment for soup or chowder – it’s ready in less than an hour

Fennel, watercress & pine nut salad

Marinating the fennel with an orange dressing gives this salad a delicious, fresh zing from Lesley Waters

Effortless raspberry iced mousse

Use raspberries straight from the freezer for a mousse that will unfreeze your tastebuds