Easy carrot cake pancakes

Combine a classic cake with the simplicity of a pancake to create a special pudding, breakfast or brunch. Serve with yogurt, pecans and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey

Air fryer garlic & oregano lamb leg with crispy new potatoes

Make this easy air-fried lamb with parmesan-coated baby potatoes for a spring supper. It makes short work of preparing a classic Easter roast dinner

Mushroom jalfrezi pie

Be inspired by the classic Indian curry and make this flavour-packed pie, which is made extra-special by working spices into the pastry. It’s sure to please a crowd

Blackcurrant cheesecake

Use up foraged blackcurrants to make this moreish cheesecake, with the classic digestive biscuit base and creamy topping. It makes a gorgeous summer dessert

Tanghulu

Try this classic Chinese dessert of hawthorn berries or fruit dipped in sugar. It’s crunchy, juicy and easy to make

Bang bang sauce

Use this classic sweet and spicy Chinese sauce to fold into chicken noodles or your favourite Chinese dishes. It works well with prawns, fried veg or tofu

Slow cooker doner kebab

Use your slow cooker to make a homemade version of doner kebab, made with lamb mince and plenty of herbs and spices. Enjoy with flatbreads and classic sides

Eggs Florentine

Serve up a classic brunch with spinach and poached eggs on soft muffins, topped with creamy hollandaise sauce. The perfect way to start the weekend

Air fryer hunter’s chicken

Use your air fryer to make classic hunter’s chicken for dinner, with barbecue sauce, bacon and cheese. Serve with seasonal veg and potato wedges

Rhubarb & custard crumble cake

Enjoy the classic flavours of rhubarb crumble and custard in a slice of cake – it’s a dreamy combination of textures. Serve with double cream, if you like

Gateau basque

Get ahead for a dinner party by preparing this dessert up to two days ahead – a classic French dessert, it’s filled with pastry cream and optional cherry jam

Aubergine fattah

Make this Middle Eastern classic for sharing – layer meat or veg with crisp flatbreads and a yogurt sauce before garnishing with pomegranate seeds