Brilliant banana loaf

A cross between banana bread and a drizzle cake, this easy banana loaf recipe is a quick bake that can be frozen and is great for using up overripe bananas

Pasta salad with pesto & prawns

This is a wonderful, zingy dish, perfect for a lunch out in the garden – use our recipe for homemade pesto to make it extra special

Cajun turkey salad with guacamole

This quick supper is great for picky teenagers

Pear & ginger muffins

A fruity and zingy twist to a classic, perfect with a cup of coffee

Spinach, avocado & prawn salad

This is a classic salad with a refreshing Asian twist – perfect for a summer Sunday lunch

Homemade Cajun tortillas

Oven bake flour tortillas into crunchy chips flavoured with traditional Louisiana spices and serve with dip

Pickled cucumbers with dill & spice

Piccalilli with bite, this chunky chutney of sliced gherkins, spices and dill is perfect with meat, cheese or as a homemade gift

Steak with chimichurri sauce

Serve up a juicy grilled sirloin with a piquant South American sauce of parsley, oregano, garlic and chilli – and chips, of course

Tagliatelle with fresh peas & bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A dinner for two that won’t have you tied to the oven. A light pasta supper, perfect for summer dining

Almond & lemon meringue roulade

This pudding from reader Elizabeth Clark is the perfect centrepiece, complete with chewy meringue, creamy lemon filling and retro decoration

Spicy chicken, mango & jalapeño salad

Flavour chicken breasts with coriander, chilli and lime then serve with Mexican corn chips and a fresh, crunchy salad

Seriously rich chocolate cake

Dark, rich and delicious – the perfect dessert