Prawn cocktail cups

These retro starters can be made an hour in advance and handed round with drinks before dinner

Hazelnut meringues with hazelnut praline & chocolate sauce

A rich, decadent dessert with guaranteed wow-factor

Chocolate brownie cake

The perfect cake for brownie lovers, try a big slice warm with some ice cream

Leek & potato soup

Of the winter soups, leek and potato is one of the most comforting and familiar – and Darina Allen's makes the most of seasonal, local veg

Wrap-your-own spring rolls

A superhealthy recipe that’s ideal for cooking with young children

Pea & soya bean salad with fresh dill

A light, spring-like salad which goes wonderfully with fish or chargrilled meats

Roast carrot soup with pancetta croutons

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A creamy vegetable blend works perfectly with crispy toast dipping soldiers and salty bacon

Fruity rice with toasted cashews

Make this rice salad a day ahead so the flavours can infuse

Sticky lemon chicken

A quick-to-make recipe

Fish & finger pie

Get the kids involved in making this veg filled fish pie. A healthy treat for all the family