Wholewheat flatbreads with beans & poached egg

This wholesome, flavourful dish makes for a really substantial brunch – if you’re eating earlier for breakfast you could serve half the beans.

Queen of Hearts cake

Celebrate the 150 year anniversary of Alice in Wonderland with a sensational sponge sandwiched with fresh strawberries and cream

Crusty garlic bread

Get the kids in the kitchen to make this simple side dish – pop any extra garlic butter into the fridge or freezer for a busy weeknight

Lighter South Indian fish curry

Use reduced-fat coconut milk and white fish fillets to make a low-fat, low-calorie curry that's still luxuriously creamy

Pineapple & lime mocktail

Mix a sparkling mocktail that will bring sunshine to any party – and to make it slightly sweeter, use soda water instead of tonic water

Baked lemon sole with lemon & caper paste

Small whole fish like lemon or Dover sole make perfect individual portions in this special seafood supper for two

New potatoes with cheddar cheese sauce

Take this simple side dish for two to a new level with a mature cheddar cheese, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper

Wilted spring greens in nut oil

Try this chef’s trick to beautifully buttery wilted greens by creating an emulsion of oil, water and butter for a simple yet sophisticated side

Spiced apple strudel & brandy cocktail

The classic Sixties sidecar cocktail is given a Viennese twist with flavours of apple strudel – a tasty tipple for the Eurovision Song Contest

Roasted cauliflower with spring veg & barley salad

Roast cauliflower florets with olive oil and serve with a light barley salad for a refreshingly simple meat-free main