Tender braised leeks

These leeks, poached gently in an aromatic liquor, make a delicious dish on their own, or try them with fish or roast chicken

Aubergine & chickpea curry

With golden aubergine, fresh tomatoes and a fragrant coconut sauce, this veggie curry’s a surefire summertime winner

Spicy seed mix

For a healthy snack nibble on this mix of sunflower, pumpkin and linseeds, or sprinkle on salads and soups

Mascarpone & marmalade ice cream

This grown-up ice cream is total heaven with anything chocolaty

Spice roasted fruits with honey & orange sauce

Tom Kime’s summery dessert is very simple and it looks absolutely stunning

Pot-roasted vegetables

Slow-cooked, pot-roasted vegetables develop a sweet flavour and soft texture, lovely with braised beef

Pan-fried scallops with cauliflower vanilla purée

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Vanilla pairs beautifully with the creamy mellow flavour of cauliflower and the sweetness of caramelised scallops

Poached plums

Cook a comforting autumn dessert using these gently spiced, poached plums. Or make them the star of the show simply served with cream, custard or ice cream

Pumpkin soup

Whip up this easy pumpkin soup as a starter for a dinner party or a light supper when you need a bit of comfort – it has a lovely silky texture

Sesame grilled asparagus rafts

Griddling or barbecuing asparagus individually can be fiddly, but it’s much easier cooking them like this – plus it looks impressive

Spicy Indian rice

Sara Buenfeld’s delicious spicy rice is perfect served with your favourite curry

Eton mess stacks

We love individual puddings, they add a certain ‘Je ne sais quoi’ to an occasion. And these fab little meringues are definitely an occasion pudding