Chicken with goat’s cheese & tarragon

A special, simple and speedy dish that serves a crowd

Almond & cinnamon rice

A delicately flavoured rice, perfect with fish. Recipe from Raymond Blanc

Iced berry pud

This pudding is so simple, you almost feel you’ve cheated – it looks like a Christmas pud but is altogether different

Stilton & poppy seed sablés

Sablé is French for sandy, which explains the crumbly texture of these pastries – given extra crunch by the addition of polenta

Speedy nachos

Whip up these speedy, cheesy nachos for a casual get together with friends

Griddled peaches with prosciutto & blue cheese

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A delicious, fruity dinner party starter

Bicerin – coffee & chocolate drink

This is a luxurious coffee-and-chocolate drink topped with cream that originates from a cafe in Turin where it is a closely guarded secret

Sweet potato chips

The perfect side to homemade burgers

Fragrant chicken curry with chick peas

A low-fat curry that’s packed with full, fragrant flavour – you can make it in one pot, too

American-style pineapple & banana pancakes

These American-style pancakes are easier to make than traditional ones