Garlic roast lamb with hotpot potatoes

A leg of lamb stretches to feed a crowd of up to eight, especially when combined with sliced potatoes and carrots in gravy

Penne with chorizo & broccoli

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Fuse Italian pasta with spicy, Spanish paprika sausage in this midweek supper with greens and cream cheese

Crunchy custard-baked apples

Top your oven cooked apples with oaty, nutty granola for a hearty yet healthy pud

Rhubarb & orange cake

Make the most of seasonal fruit in this rustic bake with almond topping – serve it warm from the oven, as a pudding, or with afternoon tea

Mustardy greens

Spring greens and peas partner well – serve in a butter and mustard glaze for a low-fat and healthy side

Garlic chilli focaccia

A cheat’s side dish that uses traditional Italian bread topped with a garlic, chilli and parsley butter

Foil-poached salmon with herby mayo

Learn how to poach a salmon perfectly with our step-by-step recipe – then serve with homemade chive, basil and dill mayonnaise

Asparagus & courgette salad with feta & sesame seeds

Griddling vegetables gives them a deeper flavour, which matches the toasted seeds and salty cheese perfectly

Chipotle bean chilli with baked eggs

Black beans make a great foundation for this storecupboard, Mexican one-pot with smoky hot sauce, coriander and tortillas

Green salad with olive dressing

A simple, Italian-inspired side salad to serve with rustic bakes, meat or fish