Confit of duck with herbed potato cakes

This step-by-step guide will have you making this bistro classic like the professionals in no time – the meltingly tender meat is well worth the effort

Crushed new potato fish cakes with horseradish mayonnaise

Try this new idea for fishcakes – they contain smoked haddock and hidden greens – then serve with a contrasting dipping sauce

Broad bean, barley & mint salad

These little green beans go really well with grains like pearl barley – for a light touch, serve cold with goat’s cheese, mint and nuts

Gravadlax

Cure your own salmon, Scandinavian-style, with dill, juniper, and lemon and serve with a mustard sauce

Minty bean & courgette dip with pitta crisps

This healthier version of chips and dips is a great way to start a picnic or party

Potato curry with lime & cucumber raita

This colourful Indian dish with a refreshing yoghurt sauce is great for vegetarians, or try serving to meat eaters with lightly spiced lamb

Sweetcorn fritters with slow-cooked tomatoes

These are the most delicious things to eat, for lunch or supper, rain or shine, hot or cold

White & dark chocolate cake

For big celebrations this cake is a must, four layers of moist sponge, lashings of chocolate ganache and the crunch of Maltesers

Lamb kebabs with peppery lime marinade

Team these tangy kebabs with a tossed salad and enjoy a spicy supper

Goat’s cheese croûton salad

A vegetarian treat that’s perfect as a starter or light main course

Roast beef with caramelised onion gravy

Rare roast topside is the ultimate centrepiece – make it extra special with Marmite and sweet onion gravy

Chilli chicken one-pot

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A prepare-ahead one pot that will please all ages and is easily made for a crowd, just reheat and add some garlic bread and a salad