Chipotle black bean soup with lime-pickled onions

Use storecupboard pulses in this healthy, Mexican-inspired soup – freshen it up with sweet onions, coriander and soured cream

Pulled lamb shoulder with sticky pomegranate glaze

Cooking the meat really slowly in fruit juice makes it meltingly tender, and the juices double up as a sweet glaze

Strawberry & Pimm’s jelly

A match made in heaven – sweet, ripe strawberries set in a jelly with the traditional fruit cup liquor – served with cream, of course

Apricot & orange blossom jam

Preserve the sweet flavour of summer apricots in a homemade jam flavoured with lemon and flower water

Plum pudding

A traditional, long-life Christmas plum pudding that’s deliciously dark, rich and fruity

Family meals: Chicken & veg casserole

A Spanish-style one-pot stew flavoured with paprika and cumin that'll be a hit with children and adults alike

Jazzed-up parsnip mash

Sweet root vegetables given a spicy boost

Vegetarian casserole

A Mediterranean one-pot stew with peppers, courgettes, lentils, sweet smoked paprika and thyme

Classic pancakes

You can use this foolproof classic batter recipe to create a base for sweet or savoury pancakes

Sag aloo

Nutritious spinach makes the base for this traditional, healthy Indian side dish, combined with potato and spices

Smoky beef stew

Enjoy this simple stew for dinner, then pack into boxes to keep you going for lunches

Herb & spice paneer fritters

These Indian cheese fritters make a tasty starter, or serve as a main with rice and fresh veg