Easter Riviera Pie

A traditional vegetarian Mediterrannean dish with a rich pastry

Parsley, radish & red onion salad

The perfect accompaniment to compliment your main dish

Flavoured syrup

Turn fresh summer berries into a chic, but simple dessert with a flavoured syrup

Star sparkle cake

A super-simple yet effective Christmas cake decoration, especially if you want a modern looking cake

Spicy plum tart with marsala custard

There’s nothing like a homemade fruit pudding with custard, and this easy-to-make tart is one of the best

Lamb en croûte with redcurrant sauce

Teaming lamb with sage instead of mint is a clever idea for a festive feast – and you can freeze this dish for up to a month

Mini jacket potatoes

Bake up some new potatoes and top with soured cream and chives for a bite-sized, simple canapé

Iced chestnut ripple cheesecake

With a dark chocolate digestive base and nutty cream cheese topping, this frozen dessert has a winter twist

Easy poached salmon with salsa verde

Create a poaching liquor of fennel, bay and parsley for your fish, then serve with an Italian 'green sauce'

Polenta, roasted vegetables & peppered Parmesan crisps

Emma Booth won our Home Cooking Month competition with this sumptuous and creamy polenta dish, topped with vibrant roasted squash and beetroot