Warm lobster & potato salad with truffled mayonnaise

Treat your guests to a decadent restaurant-style main course for a third of the price

Orange chocolate tart

A grown-up make-ahead dessert that looks gorgeous when sliced. It’s easy to transport too, if you’re taking it to a friend’s for pudding

Mozzarella, mango & Serrano ham salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A light, fresh summery salad with a combination of sweet and savoury flavours

Frosty forest cake

You can make this Christmas cake right at the last minute. The decorating makes a fun holiday project for the kids

Smoked mackerel pâté with French bread & horseradish

This relaxed starter can be whizzed up in just 15 minutes – and it won’t break the bank either

Classic roast chicken & gravy

What more can we say? The classic roast chicken is something everyone should know and can always save the day

Iced hazelnut zabagliones

An indulgent but refreshing Italian-style dessert

Raspberry tart with almond pastry

This tasty tart is the perfect summer dessert for a crowd

Moroccan chicken one-pot

You don't need a clay pot to whip up a fragrant, North Africa tagine – throw it all in a casserole dish and top with feta, mint and lemon

Courgette & watercress salad with grilled fish & herbed aïoli

Cooking fish and teaming it with salad is perfect for a summer’s day, plus we’ll show you a simple, quick way to make aïoli

Mont Blanc ice-cream squares

This Christmas dessert, based on the French classic, can be made several weeks ahead, saving you from the usual stress of the season

Strawberry & vanilla shortcakes

Encapsulate British summertime with these cute little shortcakes, perfect piled high with clotted cream and jam