Crusty cheddar pies

This recipe has been designed to be made ahead and frozen – a family-friendly batch pie, with cheesy mashed potato atop hidden broccoli, leeks and celery

English madeleines

Give these French classics the British tea party treatment by baking the coconut sponges in a cone shape and serving with cherry jam glaze

Piri-piri chicken with spicy rice

Use a lime-spiked spicy marinade to coat thighs and drumsticks then roast and serve with paprika rice for a cheap and healthy supper

Tartines with roasted tomatoes & mint pesto

French open-faced cheese and tomato toasted sandwiches, drizzled with light mint and garlic pesto and spread with ricotta

Best ever macaroni cheese with crunch crumb

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Need cheering up? This pasta bake features bacon and parmesan with a cheddar white sauce – a comfort food classic

Baked nectarines with almonds & Marsala

Create a delicious Italian-style topping for peaches and nectarines for a simple summer dessert

Red cabbage & potato hash

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
With abundant brassicas, there’s often leftovers – create a hash brown-like breakfast dotted with apple and walnut

Speedy meatball stew

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Serve beef meatballs in a tomato casserole with garlic and rosemary and eat with pasta or crusty bread

Italian vegetable bake

A vibrant dish for slow cookers, layer summery courgettes, tomatoes and aubergine with bread and mozzarella – irresistible!

Tortellini with pesto & broccoli

A speedy pasta salad with Mediterranean flavours – perfect for packed lunches

Crab & avocado tostadas

Use a corn tortilla as a base then top with storecupboard crabmeat, guacamole-style Mexican dip and salad

Fresh tomato & courgette penne

Keep it fresh with this pasta supper of chopped tomatoes and baby courgette in a crème frâiche sauce