Ham, pea & polenta cakes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
The gluten-free golden yellow cornmeal creates a crispy coating to cover a ham, pea, potato and mint filling- perfect with salad for lunch

Nasi goreng with sardines

We throw a fresh spin on the traditional Indonesian rice pot- this version uses oily fish combined with turmeric rice, coriander and prawns

Stargazy pasties

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A spin on the traditional Cornish pie- sardines ‘gaze’ out of puff pastry parcels filled with a bacon, egg and parsley mix

Cheesy scrambled egg croissants

These breakfast baps with creamy eggs are camping-friendly, but work just as well as a casual brunch

Ice cream cone cakes

Wafer cones make an unlikely but perfect case for light custard and vanilla sponge- decorate with buttercream and your favourite ice cream toppings

Sticky treacle, ginger & lime cake

This moist and sticky layer cake tastes better the longer you leave it in the tin, so make ahead and enjoy for up to a week

Pea & bacon pasties

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Fill puff pastry with a mascarpone, smoked bacon, peas and Parmesan mix, shape into parcels and bake until crisp

Orange & almond cupcakes

Delicate little cupcakes with almond buttercream icing- if you’re feeling ambitious, follow our guide to creating an edible bouquet

Blueberry & pistachio cake with cardamom cream

Reader Janine Watkins shares her recipe for a light and nutty celebration sandwich sponge with floral notes and bursting berries

Mini spinach & cottage cheese frittatas

Tiny omelette bites that are ideal for lunchboxes- dill, nutmeg and spring onion keep them flavour-packed, but they’re still good for you

Blueberry swirl cheesecake

The creamy, sweet texture of this baked vanilla pudding is complemented by a vibrant fruit sauce

Cherry blossom cake

A gluten-free light bake that uses polenta in place of flour and orange blossom to flavour a drizzle syrup