Nutty blueberry muffins

Great tasting buttermilk cakes with less sugar – serve these lighter muffins at breakfast, warm from the oven

Tex-Mex beans on toast

A simple solo supper made from storecupboard black beans and Mexican spices. Serve with avocado and yogurt

Easter nest coconut & white chocolate cupcakes

Try saying no to these little sponges with frosting and clever bird decoration made with chocolate eggs

Citrus & marzipan Bakewell tart

Swap cherry for tangy lemon and lime for a zingy spin on this classic almond pie with sponge filling and layer of fruity curd

Bunny carrot cake

A sticky and delicious sponge with decorative candied carrot topping – enjoy a slice with a cup of coffee or tea

Boozy self-saucing chocolate pud

Break through the spongey chocolate topping to reveal a puddle of sauce in this super-simple dessert with Irish cream liqueur

Mr McGregor’s rabbit pie

This shortcrust pie has a creamy leek, mustard, cider and fennel sauce. Serve with buttery radishes, baby carrots and peas

Egg, beetroot & bacon salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These purple, beetroot-dyed eggs are a pretty addition to a main course salad, especially when teamed with spring leaves and a punchy dressing

All-in-one posh lamb balti

Feed a crowd with this gorgeous slow-cooked curry made from tender lamb shanks

Simnel spiced breakfast loaf

Toast a slice of this celebration bread and top with butter to give hot cross buns a serious run for their money