Pastéis de nata (Portuguese custard tarts)

A classic Portuguese custard tart with buttery pastry and a hint of cinnamon and lemon in the filling. Who could resist these delicious tiny treats? 

Warm cherry & brown sugar compote

Boozy kirsch-soaked cherries, combined with vanilla ice cream and amaretti biscuits make a dessert as simple as it is delicious 

Sweet potato & shallot quesadillas

Pack tortillas with fried banana shallots, sweet potato, broad beans and cheese, then toast for crisp golden brown quesadillas – ideal for lunch or supper

Summer chicken stew

One-pots aren't just for winter, try this fresh summer version with leeks, green beans, peas, new potatoes and tender chicken thighs

Halloumi with lemony lentils, chickpeas & beets

A great storecupboard salad, topped with golden brown halloumi and quick, homemade pickled red onion

Fragrant crab cakes

Healthy crabcakes flavoured with lemongrass, chilli and coriander served with a lime and sesame oil-dressed salad 

Keralan hake curry

A midweek meal to satisfy your spice cravings. White fish, peppers and cherry tomatoes with fenugreek and mustard seeds in a creamy coconut sauce, scattered with fresh coriander 

Cardamom buns

This spiced Swedish bun has an intense floral perfume from cardamom seeds, which works its way into the dough during cooking

Matcha mousse cake

A popular ingredient in Asian desserts, matcha powder is made from finely ground green tea leaves. This pretty cake with white chocolate glaze and cherries is a bit of a challenge but worth it

Watermelon & spinach super salad

Quinoa, toasted pumpkin seeds, feta and ripe watermelon make a fabulous and filling vegetarian supper that counts as 3 of your 5-a-day