Little Eccles mince pies

From freezer to oven, these cheeky Eccles mince pies are perfect mid-afternoon with an equally cheeky glass of mulled wine. It is Christmas after all!

Strawberry & white chocolate mousse cake

Bring the flavours of Wimbledon to your table with this enticing afternoon treat

Lemon, broccoli & sesame roast chicken

Give traditional roast chicken a Chinese-style twist with this zesty recipe

Tomato & mozzarella tart with roast pepper pesto

A simple and colourful tart – great for enjoying with friends

Cornbread muffins

These savoury snacks are brilliant for picnics and lunchboxes – plus they can be frozen ahead

Satay chicken pieces

Take something different to your next picnic. These aromatic drumsticks are great with sweet chilli sauce or mango chutney

Stuffed mussels

A cold weather treat for two, make sure you choose nice big mussels to make it worth the effort

Curried chicken & cashew rice

Whip up a curry in next to no time – perfect for those evenings when you’re too tired to be in the kitchen for long

Lemon ice & minty strawberries

Barney Desmazery’s fruity summer dessert is totally fat free and a great palate-cleanser

Summer courgette risotto

This fresh one-pot supper makes the most of the season’s fresh produce – plus it’s a great way to get kids to eat their veg