Carrot & cheddar soup with toast soldiers

A clever and tasty way to disguise carrots for young ones

Foil-poached salmon with dill & avocado mayo

A whole poached salmon makes a buffet centrepiece with wow-factor – we’ve got ideas for using up the leftovers too

Ultimate sticky toffee pudding

One of our most requested recipes – puddings don't get any better

Smoked salmon with Asian dressing

A mix of chilli, lime, sesame and soy turns a traditional smoked salmon starter into a spicy taste sensation

Rhubarb & almond crumble tart

A smarter version of the traditional rhubarb crumble, perfect for dinner parties – use ready-made dessert pastry to keep it simple

Fragrant duck breasts with wild rice pilaf

Make a smart Indian-inspired supper for two using storecupboard ingredients

Cheese & bacon scone pizza

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
An easy, quick yeast-free pizza recipe to make with the kids – get them to choose their favourite toppings

Open flower dumplings

These Chinese nibbles look fiddly, but they’re actually very easy to make, and healthy too

Honey-glazed quail with Waldorf salad

This makes an impressive starter for a celebration menu – but you won’t be tied to the stove all night

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

Golden stuffed goose

This mix of the traditional and the trendy makes a glorious family lunch and a magnificent centrepiece

Pan-fried duck breast with creamed cabbage, chestnuts & caramelised pear

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A restaurant-quality dish by Gordon Ramsay made using easily found ingredients