Peach melba pop pies

These easy peasy pies are stuffed with flavour and are great fun for little fingers to decorate

Thai fried prawn & pineapple rice

This quick, low calorie supper is perfect for a busy weeknight. Cook your rice in advance to get ahead – run it under cold water to chill quickly, then freeze in a food bag for up to one month

Beef skewers with chimichurri rice salad

Bring some South American sunshine to your barbecue plate with chimichurri rice and cumin spiced sirloin

Asparagus pancakes with smoked salmon

Make the most of the asparagus season with this versatile brunch, or treat yourself to a salmon supper

Double choc hot cross buns

An indulgent twist on a traditional Easter treat. If you're a chocolate orange fan, add some zest to the dry dough and soak the raisins in orange juice

Strawberry & cinnamon streusel bars

Pack these in tins for picnics or school fetes, or serve single bars with a dollop of clotted cream for dessert. Blackberries also work really well when strawberry season is over

Champagne & raspberry possets

The dryness of your chosen fizz works well with the delicate sweetness of this impressive posset

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? 

Red berry fruit compote (German rote grütze)

This light, fruity dessert is a German summertime staple – a mixed berry compote with custard. The fruity mix is ideal as a topping for granola or stirred through ice cream

Vegetarian chilli

The easiest chilli you'll ever make, with ready-to-eat grains, kidney beans in chilli sauce and summer veggies – it's 4 of your 5-a-day too!