Bolognese with a difference

A classic with a few added extras, everyone loves a good spag bol

Quick lamb biryani

Get your mates round and cook up this simple biryani, team it with a few of our Indian side dishes and you’ve got a party

Apple berry crumble

Get children aged 5-9 busy in the holidays with this child-friendly recipe, delicious served with warm custard

Braised lamb shanks

Lamb shanks are good value, and as each one is a portion, serving is a cinch. You can braise the shanks up to two days ahead

Barbecued fennel with black olive dressing

Slice fennel and chargrill it as the base to a salad dressed with Kalamata olives, parsley, basil and garlic

Blueberry, peach & soured cream muffins

It’s the fizzy water in these delicious muffins that makes them so light – you can also heat them up in the microwave the next day

Cheese & garlic-filled mushrooms

Fabulous when served with summery cocktails

Creamy pea & watercress pasta

This zesty pasta dish is superhealthy and packed with summer flavour

Spaghetti omelette

This speedy spaghetti omelette is a great way of using up leftover pasta, and it’s bound to be a hit with kids

Sweet party bites

Add a bit of glamour to your party with these sweet yet sophisticated party bites