Smoky tomato, chipotle & charred corn soup

Dig out the chipotle paste and make this punchy smoky tomato, chipotle and charred sweetcorn soup. An easy midweek meal, you can freeze any leftovers

Creamy leek, pesto & squash pie

Take some time aside to batch-cook and fill your freezer with this moreish leek, cannellini beans and squash pie and you’ll thank yourself on busy weeknights

Easy garlic sauce

Make this easy garlic sauce with yogurt, tahini and lemon juice to serve alongside doner kebabs and burgers, or use as a dipping sauce with dough balls

Strawberry cupcakes

Treat family and friends to these beautiful strawberry cupcakes. They’re made with fresh strawberry pieces in the sponge, and a vibrant pink buttercream icing

Homemade buttermilk

Making homemade buttermilk is surprisingly easy. Use it in pancakes and cakes, as a marinade for fried chicken or for salad dressings

Double choc & coconut traybake

Pair creamy milk chocolate with coconut for a match made in heaven, then decorate with more coconut and a drizzle of white chocolate

Roast fennel & bread gratin

Serve this roast fennel and sourdough gratin as a side dish alongside roast chicken, or with some salad leaves tossed in a mustardy dressing

Rainbow spaghetti

Try making this rainbow spaghetti as a sensory activity for babies and toddlers, or serve as a fun lunch – just top with their favourite dressing, and enjoy with a salad

Smoky chorizo & manchego quiche

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Transform the classic ham and cheese quiche with the more grown up flavours of chorizo and manchego. It makes a lovely summer lunch or supper served with salad

Chocolate salted caramel cookie cake

Bake this show-stopping chocolate cake topped with decadent salted caramel and cookies. Perfect for celebrating a special occasion

Baked chicken arrabbiata

Make this easy baked chicken arrabbiata with tomatoes, peppers and spinach for a simple midweek meal, then freeze any leftovers. Serve with pasta

Frozen yogurt

Whip up this frozen yogurt to enjoy on hot summer days – it’s low-calorie and packed with flavour. We used strawberries, but you could try it with other fruit