Microwave crab risotto with chilli crab toasts

This dinner party dish might just become your new kitchen secret. Forget patiently stirring away, this cheat's version cooks in half the time!

Spiced pork fillet with shallots & apple

An impressive supper for two – go for the best-quality pork and don't be afraid to serve it ever so slightly pink to keep it juicy

Mushroom buckwheat risotto

A filling veggie risotto using buckwheat and porcini mushrooms for a rich, earthy flavour

Blueberry brunch clafoutis

Try a twist on the traditional with juicy blueberries instead of cherries. Adding candied bacon is a spin on American brunch pancakes, to top or not to top?

Stewed lamb

This dish, as with all stews, tastes best the day after it's made when the meat is tender and has soaked up all the flavour it can

Samphire & lemony salmon linguine

Juicy, salty samphire works really nicely along with the tender fish in this lemony pasta dish

Classic spaghetti Bolognese

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This classic recipe stays as true to the Italian way as possible – no garlic, white wine instead of red and a little milk splashed in at the end. A great source of iron and folate

Pisto con huevos

This traditional Spanish take on ratatouille uses delicious seasonal ingredients. Serve with country-style bread and fruity red wine

Poached halibut with heritage tomatoes

This fresh, light dish is perfect for a summer afternoon. If you want to add some crunch, toss in a few croutons

Pimm’s cake

Yes, you read right, Pimm's in cake form. Smooth strawberry and lemon buttercream coupled with cucumber essence make this the ultimate taste of summer