Roasted chicken with creamy walnut sauce

This Turkish-inspired sauce makes a wonderful alternative to a classic bread sauce

Millionaire’s chocolate tart

A dinner party version of teatime favourite, millionaire's shortbread. It's not too bitter, so the kids will love it too

Cherry chocolate Pavlova

Finish your meal with this impressive dessert, with billowing cream and fresh summer fruit

Very berry ice

Try this fruity iced pud – a fantastic and fat-free dinner party dessert

Shortbread recipe

Bake these classic shortbread biscuits to wow a crowd. You only need four ingredients, but you can mix it up with lemon or orange zest, or try adding chopped pistachios

Courgette & tomato linguine

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This sauce is based on the classic Italian bacon and tomato sauce, amatriciana – but it’s great without the bacon for veggies, too

Summer berry fizz tartlets

A scrumptious picnic pudding that can be assembled when you arrive

Clotted cream splits

A grown up twist on an old classic from your childhood, these splits still taste delicious

Vietnamese lamb shanks with sweet potatoes

Meltingly tender and full of classic Asian flavours, these lamb shanks are perfect for freezing

Chocolate crunch & raspberry pots

You'd never guess this was an allergy free dessert – no nuts, dairy, gluten or eggs. The perfect solution to those tricky menus

Chocolate & coffee truffle pots

What better way to finish a meal than rich chocolate truffles and coffee? This easy dessert combines the two

Hot cross bun & butter pudding

Like classic bread and butter pudding? Try this twist that uses hot cross buns instead – a great way to use up any Easter leftovers