Luscious lemon cake

Airy sponge laced with citrus syrup and a creamy centre, this bake ticks a lot of boxes. Serve for afternoon tea, or as a dessert to round off a summer get-together

Lemon & poppy seed loaf cake

Serve this zesty lemon cake for an afternoon tea treat. It’s light and fluffy, with bright lemon flavours that are complemented by the poppy seeds and perfect with a cup of tea

Lemon & dill rainbow trout with pickled potato salad & radish slaw

Try trout as an alternative to a traditional meat roast. It still feels special, but cooks more quickly, with minimal prep. Serve with potato salad and slaw

Pasta & purple sprouting broccoli with anchovies, garlic & preserved lemon

Love anchovies? This pasta dish is for you – the salty flavour works well with iron-rich purple sprouting broccoli, and is lifted by the zing of lemon

Schmaltzy lentils with chicken, olives & lemon

Golden chicken fat (schmaltz) adds flavour to the lentil and kale base in this hearty dish. It makes a moreish midweek meal

Zesty lemon tart

Master the art of baking a classic lemon tart with a crisp pastry crust and a sweet, silky, tangy lemon filling – Bake Off 2023 winner Matty Edgell teaches you how

Blackberry, lemon & mascarpone croissant pudding

Make blackberries the star of the show in this summery twist on a bread and butter pudding. Blackberries vary in sweetness, so try one before cooking and adjust the sugar accordingly

Lemon butter baked white fish with shredded hispi cabbage

Eat like an athlete with this fish dish that delivers four of your five-a-day. A good balance of carbs and protein, it’s a tasty and nutritious meal

Turmeric & lemon cauliflower bowl

Enjoy gently spiced cauliflower with roasted kale and a quinoa and lentil grain mix. You could also roast the cauliflower in an air-fryer, if you have one

Next level lemon drizzle

Take the humble lemon drizzle to new heights with this next level recipe. Whether it’s for a bake sale or celebration, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser

Gnocchi traybake with lemony ricotta

Rustle up this one-tray wonder with gnocchi, ricotta, artichokes, plum tomatoes and courgette. It can be adapted by using any veg you have in the fridge

Easy lemon chicken

Recreate a classic British Chinese takeaway dish for the home kitchen, with crispy fried chicken breast served with a fresh, tangy and moreish lemon sauce