Amaretti & sultana cheesecake

Crunchy Italian amaretti biscuits and almond liqueur are the key in this baked creamy pudding

Vegan smoothie

A dairy-free vegan smoothie with fruit juice, tofu and oats to power you up at breakfast or provide sustenance for exercise

Easy one-pot chicken casserole

A light and quick spring chicken and vegetable stew that can be whipped up in less than an hour

Nearly spring peas

A simple and versatile side dish of braised peas and lettuce that’s fresh, healthy and low fat

Coconut ice squares

This recipe was re-tested and updated on 05 April 2011. It now uses 250g of sweetened condensed milk and works beautifully.

Smoked haddock & new potato soup with maple drizzle

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This velvety soup is unashamedly rich, just the thing for a special occasion

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

Mediterranean fig & mozzarella salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
If you want to make this more substantial, you could serve some prosciutto or Serrano ham with it

Family meals: Mild chicken curry

A mildly-spiced curry with a rich yogurt sauce that will appeal to adults and children alike

White loaf

Learn to make white bread with Angela Nilsen’s step-by-step recipe, once you’ve cracked it, we have three variations to try

Creamy linguine with ham, lemon & basil

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Keep the kids happy with this easy, low-fat recipe that’s ready in under half an hour

Family meals: Chicken & veg casserole

A Spanish-style one-pot stew flavoured with paprika and cumin that'll be a hit with children and adults alike