Apricot & orange rice pudding

Rice pudding with a fruity zing – made in the microwave

Tomato & basil granita

An unusual and delicious dinner party starter

A risotto for early summer

Deliciously creamy risotto without being too rich

Marbled chocolate brownies

Why have one chocolate when you can have two? Go for all-out luxury with these gooey, moreish marbled brownies

Snow-topped holly cakes

This square Christmas cake is cut into two loaf-shaped cakes, so you can give one to a friend

Mushroom & tarragon strudels with madeira sauce

The gourmet combination of mushrooms adds variety and texture to these filo parcels

Roast chicken with leek, tarragon & goat’s cheese stuffing

Perk up a roast chicken with a unique stuffing

One-pan salmon with roast asparagus

For an easy side dish to complement a spring roast, just cook this recipe without the salmon

Country salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This hearty salad makes a healthy and delicious lunch with a few slices of ham

Coconut cake

This easy coconut loaf cake will give you a taste of the tropical. Bake with a handful of storecupboard ingredients and enjoy with a cuppa