Decorative stars

Leave the tinsel and bling for the Christmas tree and keep it simple with this tasteful finishing touch to your homemade cake

Eton mess parfait with berry sauce

Try this cool, creamy, fruity parfait – ideal for summer days

Pea, mint & goat’s cheese quiche

Spreading the peas on the base creates two separate layers, which looks attractive and adds an element of surprise when you cut it

Rice & peas with mango chicken

Affordable, tasty and filling, this Lesley Waters dish will become a family favourite

Caramel squares

A crunchy base, thick chocolate and sweet caramel; these gooey teatime treats bring back nostalgic memories for Jane Hornby

Spicy cucumber salad

Cool yet fiery, this Asian-inspired cucumber salad is a barbecue must. It’s also great with chicken

Fragrant vegetable & cashew biryani

A delicious vegetarian main dish or accompaniment to another curry, ideal for a curry buffet or spicy feast

Dressed allotment salad

This late-summer salad makes use of veg you can easily grow yourself

Prawn & melon salad

Tom Kime’s prawn salad make a great starter for a summer dinner party

Grilled salmon with curly kale & a Noilly Prat sauce

Treat your salmon fillets to a touch of luxury with this creamy, rich sauce – by Rick Stein