Slow-roast chicken with homemade gravy

This can’t-go-wrong roast chicken makes a great meal for Mother’s Day – the kids can get involved too

Golden spiced roast potatoes

Add a golden glow to your roast potatoes by par-boiling them first with a touch of turmeric

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

Blackcurrant cheesecake ice cream

Everyone will love this fruity creamy cheesecake ice cream, perfect for a summer dinner party

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