Rosemary & balsamic chicken with roast onions

A honey glaze adds a lovely sweetness to a classic roast chicken. Perfect with the tangy sweetness of roasted red onions

Mango & passionfruit ice

This refreshing dessert is as easy as making ice cubes

Medley of summer fruits

Raymond Blanc’s fantastically fruity pudding can be made up to 6 hours in advance

Peppermint petticoat tails shortbread

A clever decoration technique for this classic tea time biscuit – use a doily to dust on a pretty lace pattern in icing sugar

Swede dauphinoise

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Give a classic French gratin dauphinoise a great British twist. Use swede instead of potatoes and if you don't like anchovies, add bacon lardons

Best ever macaroni cheese with crunch crumb

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Need cheering up? This pasta bake features bacon and parmesan with a cheddar white sauce – a comfort food classic

Baked nectarines with almonds & Marsala

Create a delicious Italian-style topping for peaches and nectarines for a simple summer dessert

Healthier Victoria sandwich

The classic tea time sponge cake is given a healthy makeover to slash the fat by half without losing any of the taste

Wild mushroom, chicken & bacon risotto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A risotto oozing with rich winter flavours, perfect for a curl-up-on-the-couch meal

Gooseberry & orange drizzle cake

Use up a garden glut in this simple and fruity adaptation of a classic – serve with custard for a winning pudding

Mini prawn cocktails

A fresh take on a classic seafood and marie rose starter, this version has sweet petit pois and crunchy radish

Asparagus wraps with lemon mayo

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A quick and classic spring canapé of tender green stems wrapped in Parma ham with a light citrus dip