Spring green chicken stew with cheddar dumplings

Make a transitional Sunday lunch for when spring is just around the corner. Fresh pesto lifts the flavour of this stew, but you can substitute it with a jar

Traybake lamb kebab with spinach sauce

Make this faff-free traybake kebab and use the leftovers as a base for three flavour-packed, on-the-go lunches during the week – see our recipe below

Spring greens filo traybake pie

Make our super-simple filo pie with spring greens. If you have a flameproof deep-sided tray, use that. If not, a casserole dish works well

Watercress pearl barley risotto with brown butter hazelnuts 

Make the most of watercress in this risotto. The pearl barley creates a robust, nutty texture, while brown butter, mascarpone and goat’s cheese add richness

Red Thai chicken meatball traybake

Make this spicy red Thai traybake for a flavoursome midweek meal. Chucking everything in the oven to cook together saves the faff of browning the meatballs

Roasted rhubarb & rose eton mess

Bring a pop of pink to your dessert with seasonal forced rhubarb. To save time, you could use shop-bought meringues – you’ll need eight for this recipe

Eggs royale

Enjoy a leisurely morning with our easy eggs royale recipe. This classic brunch features perfectly poached eggs, smoked salmon and silky hollandaise sauce

Immune-supporting miso chicken noodle soup

Boost your immune system with this chicken noodle soup made with miso and packed with veg. Serve topped with sliced spring onions and red chilli, if you like

One-pot creamy nduja pasta

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

Had a long week and want something quick and indulgent without too much washing-up? This one-pot pasta dish with nduja and olives is just the ticket

Yogurt-dressed pasta salad

Make our faff-free traybake kebab and use the leftovers as the base to make this pasta salad, packed with sundried tomatoes and olives, and full of flavour

Feta & pea tart

Celebrate spring with this simple savoury tart with peas, mint and feta. You can make it the day before and warm it up in the oven before serving

Bang bang sauce

Use this classic sweet and spicy Chinese sauce to fold into chicken noodles or your favourite Chinese dishes. It works well with prawns, fried veg or tofu