Couscous & falafel salad with minty yogurt

This no-cook, mezze-style platter can be whipped up in no time using supermarket or deli ingredients

Cardamom lamb hotpot

Indian spices merge with a traditional potato-topped lamb casserole to create this batch-friendly bake

Full English tasting plate

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton deconstructs the Great British breakfast and makes a light, playful plate

Little coffee cakes

These individual cupcakes with coffee frosting are easy to make and look great on a cake stand

Beef & pickle pasties

Bake pickle or chutney into traditional Cornish shortcrust pastry parcels to save serving on the side

Ginger flapjacks

Try an oat bar with a difference – our version is flavoured with coconut and has a soft and spicy ginger topping

Cranberry, raisin & pecan knot

Serve this spiced and fruity white bread toasted with lashings of butter and jam

Basil, rosemary & chive flowerpot

This freshly made bread makes an ideal gift or simply enjoy it with friends or family at home

Cheese & caramelised onion coburg

This savoury cheese and onion bread is delicious served warm from the oven

Sticky chocolate drop cakes

This easy-to-make bake will keep somewhere cool in an airtight tin for up to two days

Pistachio friands with chocolate ice cream

Worthy of a posh restaurant but really easy, try these little bakes for afternoon tea in the garden

Veal chops with sage & creamy squash polenta

Enjoy time together at the weekend preparing this special dish for two