Easy apple fruit cake

This cake has all the flavours of Christmas, but won’t take ages to make – you can decorate it any way you like. Ideal for a wedding cake too

Summer spice mix

Prettily packaged spice mix can double up as place-names for wedding guests

Basil, pea & pancetta tart

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This is perfect if you’re having lunch guests as much of it can be prepared a day ahead

Sizzling salmon with bean mash

Sara Buenfeld creates a stylish main course in minutes that’s smart enough for casual entertaining.

Italian-style bass

Try this for a nutritious, full-flavoured meal with the minimum of fuss

Asparagus, broad bean & smoked salmon pasta

A seasonal supper or lunch

Mexican chilli bean tortilla

Colourful and delicious – a veggie feast for all the family

Aubergines & feta with chilli

Delicious served with triangles of toasted pitta bread, hummus and fresh mint

Smoky paprika peppers

A great gift for a dinner party host, or just a tasty snack on their own

Salsa potatoes

Spice up the humble tattie

Mustard crusted fillet of beef with deli salad

Perfect for a posh picnic

Smoked salmon & lemon scrambled eggs

Use Bill Granger's recipe to turn simple scrambled egg into a luxurious breakfast or brunch