Simple nutty pancakes

Stephen Mangan's easy breakfast pancakes are great for getting kids into cooking, and they're healthier with the addition of agave syrup rather than sugar,  and chopped mixed nuts

Potted shrimp tart with shaved rainbow beet salad

This stunning tart and colourful salad will get all the attention at a summer party. You can't beat homemade pastry, fresh veg and tasty shrimp!

Lemon & almond shortbread bars

These zesty bars will disappear quickly so make sure you save one for yourself! Jazz up your standard shortbread recipe – great for a summer party

Coronation chicken scones

What could be more British than this scone and coronation chicken combo? Ideal for a summer party or picnic

Green masala butternut squash curry

An easy vegan curry with tender sweet squash, coconut milk, garam masala, turmeric, fresh mint and coriander – simple to prepare yet big on flavour

Ham croquetas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A typically Spanish snack that makes great party food. Well worth the effort, these crisp, golden brown bites have a creamy Ibérico ham and leek filling

Gado Gado salad

Aisha Nanor Martin's spicy Indonesian salad has it all; crunchy vegetables, boiled eggs, chilli peanut sauce, fresh coriander, fried tofu and a sprinkling of prawn crackers for added crunch

Garlic & lemon thyme poached potatoes

Cook new potatoes slowly in the oven to keep all their flavour. The leftover oil makes an amazing base for dressings to finish grilled fish or meat

Butter-fried asparagus with black olive & lemon mayonnaise

The subtle flavour of asparagus works really well with salty pairings, as with this salted anchovy, balsamic and black olive mayonnaise

Black Forest Bircher

A clever twist on your standard Bircher that seems like pure indulgence but counts for one of your five-a-day and is rich in fibre too

Blueberry scones

These scones are easy as pie. Best enjoyed still warm from the oven and smothered in generous helpings of butter and jam

Truffle macancini

Our twist on arancini balls, filled with the perfect ratio of pasta, cheese, truffle and crumb. Serve these moreish morsels up with cocktails at your next party, they're a crowd-pleaser!