Creamy curried carrot & butter bean soup

A smooth blended vegetable soup with Indian spice to leave simmering for hours – perfect for feeding a crowd

Basic shortcrust pastry

Learn how to make perfect shortcrust pastry every time with our easy recipe. For best results, make sure the butter is cold

Fruitburst muffins

Get started in the morning with a low-fat breakfast muffin crammed full of blueberries, cranberries, raisins and apricots

Gluten-free sundried tomato bread

A quick, gluten-free bread recipe – no need for yeast, ready in under an hour

Bang bang prawn salad

Ready in 20 minutes, this lovely salad can just as easily be made with chicken if you’re not in a seafood mood

Lime & ginger drizzle cake

The combination of lime and ginger gives the classic drizzle cake a modern twist

Lentil lasagne

Vegan cooking made easy – this Italian bake uses cauliflower and soya milk for a white sauce and canned lentils as filling

Homemade custard

Once you've cracked your own technique for silky smooth vanilla custard, you'll never go back to tinned

Cheese soufflé in 4 easy steps

Didn't think you could manage a souffle? Try this simple step by step recipe and conquer a classic

Ginger & pear bread & butter pudding

Want a treat to keep for yourself? This gooey and spicy vegetarian pudding will hit the spot

Coconut rice & prawn salad

Make a salad really summery

Ham & eggy bread with salsa

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
An exotic ham sandwich with a touch of salsa