Summer spice mix

Prettily packaged spice mix can double up as place-names for wedding guests

Cranberry & Champagne sauce

Add a bit of bubbly and give this Christmas classic a fresh new taste

Crab, avocado & rocket salad

Native British crab is at its best from April to December, and this seasonal salad makes the most of its delicate flavour

Sausage & noodle stir-fry

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Forget sausage rolls, wrap your hands around a bowl of meatballs and steaming noodles, pepped up with a sticky sauce of orange and soy

Creamy risotto layer cake

A perfect veggie main that goes brilliantly with traditional Christmas accompaniments

Really easy apricot & amaretti cream

A cross between a trifle and tiramisu, this really is simple to do. Roast apricots with orange, then layer up with mascarpone and custard for an indulgent dessert

Easy cheesecake

This quick, make-ahead dessert is perfect when having a night in just the two of you

Frozen banana & peanut butter cheesecake

A great standby dessert with that works well and will impress children and adults

Pineapple rice

Mixing fruit and savoury is not to everyone’s taste but this quick side is certainly worth taking a gamble on

Stir-fried greens in oyster sauce

Bring alive this stir-fry side with oyster sauce