Passion fruit & coconut panna cotta

These elegant make-ahead desserts are ideal for a stress-free finale to a smart dinner

Cabbage with bacon & roots

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Avoid tons of washing up by combining all your vegetables in one dish

Smoky beef stew

Enjoy this simple stew for dinner, then pack into boxes to keep you going for lunches

Coconut, raspberry & lime meringue slice

Making one large meringue is much less fiddly than doing individual ones, and you can prepare all the elements ahead

Bacon & mushroom pasta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A simple one-pan pasta dish with bacon, mushrooms and pesto – ready in under 30 minutes

Classic white loaf

Once you’ve mastered this basic loaf, the bread-making world’s your oyster

Tangy fennel & rocket salad

This crunchy salad tastes really fresh
and light – try it with a simple roast

Patate in agrodolce (Sweet & sour warm potato salad)

Carmelita Caruana celebrates the tastes of Sicily with this simple potato dish

Spinach roulade with Boursin & sundried tomatoes

A stunning centrepiece that is simple to make and sure to tempt vegetarians and meat eaters alike

Cheese, bacon & onion puff

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Bake a basic batter mixture with a few added ingredients for a simple family supper