Chocolate & Earl Grey torte

Never before has it been so easy to impress – this soft-centered torte can be made ahead and frozen or baked from scratch in just an hour

Silky celeriac soup with smoked haddock

A twist on celery soup. Leave out the haddock if you like (it’s just flaked over the top)

Tomato baked eggs

Whip up these easy baked eggs with a garlicky tomato sauce and serve with crusty bread for a lazy weekend brunch, or light lunch, that's sure to satisfy

Summer sausage rolls

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
When the weather is warmer, bring some
sunshine flavours into everyone’s favourite
afternoon tea and picnic snack

Reggae reggae nachos

These nachos are a great crowd-pleaser, perfect for sharing with friends over a cocktail

Madeira gravy

A good gravy is an essential accompaniment for the festive meal. This one’s enriched with Madeira (fortified wine)

Aubergine with spicy apricot tabbouleh

This aubergine parcel looks very dramatic, but is dead easy

Rogan josh

This lamb curry's a popular restaurant classic that's really easy to make at home

Kale tabbouleh

Use bulgur wheat as the base for this Middle Eastern salad of superhealthy greens, feta cheese and spices

Mango & passionfruit ice

This refreshing dessert is as easy as making ice cubes

Basic granary bread dough (for rolls or a large loaf)

Nothing beats homemade bread straight from the oven – ready in just 35 minutes

Provencal pumpkin tian

A creamy starter or side dish for 6 people – it works really well with roast meats and chicken