Lightly spiced carrot soup

A satisfying soup which is delicately spiced and works well as a rustic starter

Jazzed-up parsnip mash

Sweet root vegetables given a spicy boost

Mediterranean salmon fillet

Salmon stuffed with Mediterranean flavours, this light, healthy spring lunch is made to share with friends

Caramelised onion tart

Top puff pastry with tangy mustard, onions and Parmesan cheese for a light vegetarian lunch or party buffet nibble

Spiced apple pie

Never heard ‘it’s as Nepalese as apple pie’? Try this classic with a twist and you’ll be converted

Classic pancakes

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

Thai beef curry

A spicy, authentic Thai green curry for your slow cooker that's ideal for taking the last-minute stress out of entertaining

Sugar-crusted bara brith

Bara brith (literally ‘speckled bread’) is a tea-time classic, and it seems that almost every Welsh town and every family has their own recipe

Classic scones with jam & clotted cream

You can have a batch of scones on the table in 20 minutes with Jane Hornby's storecupboard recipe, perfect for unexpected guests

Mini blackberry Bakewells

Use up seasonal fruit in mini almond tarts with frangipane filling and crisp shortcrust cases – best served with thick clotted cream

Ham, leek & potato pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Use up leftover ham in this family dish – add some celery sticks or other veg to the sauce too, if you like

Rosemary & olive drop scones with goat’s cheese

Tasty pop-in-the-mouth nibbles to impress guests with before dinner