Strawberry & Pimm’s jelly

A match made in heaven – sweet, ripe strawberries set in a jelly with the traditional fruit cup liquor – served with cream, of course

Crème fraîche ice cream

Churn up smooth homemade ice cream with hints of lemon zest and vanilla – great all year round!

Cured ham & remoulade tartines

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This dressing works brilliantly with crisp cucumber and fennel. You could serve the remoulade as a starter with liver pâté, too

Slow-roast chicken with homemade gravy

This can’t-go-wrong roast chicken makes a great meal for Mother’s Day – the kids can get involved too

Country salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This hearty salad makes a healthy and delicious lunch with a few slices of ham

Wholewheat pasta with broccoli & almonds

Brown spaghetti keeps you fuller for longer – team it with healthy greens flavoured with garlic, chilli and lemon

Pecan toffee cake

Indulge in this gorgeously nutty cake for dessert, then serve the leftovers as you would Christmas cake to whoever pops by

Spinach & green bean salad

This salad is quick and simple to prepare, and goes beautifully with fish – you can prepare most of it ahead, too

Griddled leeks with hazelnut dressing

A light, citrussy vegetarian starter – it’s just as good at room temperature if you don’t want to do last-minute griddling

Cod Provençal

Gordon cooks a one-pan dish for two that has all the flavours of the sun-drenched south of France

Egg & new potato salad

Great for a summer lunch, picnic or barbeque – takes no time at all.

Apple & walnut marmalade

Easy and versatile, this preserve is great with scones