Espresso mud cakes, chocolate syrup & ice cream

To finish your meal try this take on coffee and dessert, and if you have any coffee liqueur in the back of the drinks cabinet, put a splash in the syrup

Pan-fried potato gnocchi

For quick comfort food at its best, you must try homemade gnocchi. It can be made a day ahead then pan-fried to crisp up just before serving

Peanut butter berry crisp

Use crunchy peanut butter in the topping of this American-style berry crumble for intriguing texture and taste. Serve with clotted cream for an indulgent dessert

Broccoli pasta salad with eggs & sunflower seeds

Pack in protein, carbohydrate and vitamins with this broccoli, pasta and eggs dish, a healthy vegetarian lunch to keep you going on a busy afternoon

Minty beetroot, feta & bulgur salad

Mix oranges with beetroot and mint in a vegetarian grain salad that looks as good as it tastes. Made in just 10 minutes, it's a perfect packed lunch

Red onion with peanut butter & chilli

Raw onion isn't for everyone, but red onions have sweetness that you can complement with the flavours of peanut butter, lime and chilli for a low-fat snack

Basil & olive eggs

Get a boost of protein with eggs stuffed with basil and Kalamata olives. They'd work as a tasty lunch alongside a salad as well as being a healthy vegetarian snack

Melon with mint & feta

Combine the flavours of melon, feta and mint in a refreshing summer snack. This is also a great low-calorie starter if you have friends round

Pineapple passion bundt

Impress friends and family with this vibrant pineapple and passionfruit cake, perfect as a mid morning treat or as a centrepiece dessert

Grilled sea bass, crisp potato skins & crab butter

Sea bass eaten with the skin on and potato-skin chips so crisp they rustle in the pan, this fish dish is served with crab butter for a touch of indulgence