Crab, avocado & rocket salad

Native British crab is at its best from April to December, and this seasonal salad makes the most of its delicate flavour

Pasta ‘ncasciata (Aubergine wrapped pasta dome)

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Carmelita Caruana’s celebrates the tastes of Sicily with this impressive pasta dome – superb for entertaining

Asparagus, broad bean & smoked salmon pasta

A seasonal supper or lunch

Vegan butternut & pecan spiral pies

Make a festive meat-free centrepiece using shop-bought filo pastry for ease. The squash filling is packed with umami notes thanks to miso paste and soy sauce, plus a touch of maple sweetness

Waste-nothing chicken & dumpling stew

Buy a larger chicken than usual and make extra meals from the leftovers. The bones contain lots of flavour, which take this comforting stew to the next level

Spicy cumin lamb skewers

A simple skewer recipe packed with flavour. Marinate the meat in the morning, then you can get dinner on the table in 10 minutes

Prawn ravioli & spinach lasagne

Use shop-bought prawn ravioli to make this creamy, layered pasta bake with tomatoes and spinach – on the table in just 35 minutes

Fennel & herb salad

Rustle up this fresh and crunchy salad to serve with your favourite mains. It works really well alongside pasta

KFP (Kentucky fried pheasant) burgers

Convert any game sceptics with these burgers. Pheasant breasts are the perfect size to fit in a burger bun, and the crisp coating helps the meat stay succulent

Tomato & sardine orzo with olive gremolata

Use two hero ingredients – canned fish and dried pasta – in this weeknight winner which takes 30 minutes to make. You can add more or less chilli to taste

Harissa sticky onions

Make these sticky onions ahead and store chilled for up to five days. They make a perfect partner for hotdogs, burgers and grilled meat dishes

Seedy gremolata

Toast mixed seeds with crushed garlic, parsley and the zest and juice of a lemon to make gremolata. It’s a great topping for salads, pasta, meat and vegetables