Potato cakes with smoked salmon

Irish potato cakes given a modern twist with a classic New York bagel topping

Apricot brioche

When toasted and buttered this delicately flavoured bread is a breakfast in itself

American blueberry pancakes

Light, fluffy and fruity, these pancakes are a US classic. Serve them stacked high with syrup and extra fruit

Mustard-crusted salmon with celeriac mash

Try this new way of cooking salmon fillets with a punchy crust, for a healthy and warming supper

White chocolate berry cheesecake

A stunning no-cook pudding bursting with summer flavours – great for relaxed entertaining

Strawberry brunch bruschettas

With a drizzle of lightly salted almond sauce, creamy ricotta and fruit and nut bread, these strawberries deserve a spot on your weekend brunch menu

Pulled lamb shoulder with sticky pomegranate glaze

Cooking the meat really slowly in fruit juice makes it meltingly tender, and the juices double up as a sweet glaze

Easy one-pot chicken casserole

A light and quick spring chicken and vegetable stew that can be whipped up in less than an hour

Slow-roast lamb with cinnamon, fennel & citrus

For lamb that will melt in your mouth and surprise your palate, follow Sarah Cook's easy recipe

Sugared scones

A simple and quick scone recipe that has a great sweet finish – the crunchy sugar top adds texture too