Cornbread muffins

These savoury snacks are brilliant for picnics and lunchboxes – plus they can be frozen ahead

Satay chicken pieces

Take something different to your next picnic. These aromatic drumsticks are great with sweet chilli sauce or mango chutney

Red wine risotto with duck & garlicky mushrooms

A great way to use up leftover duck in a rich, luxurious supper dish

Make-ahead mushroom soufflés

A soufflé to start always gives your dinner party a ‘wow’ factor and this make-ahead recipe gives you more time to be the perfect host

Chicken & bacon cacciatore

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
By using a whole chicken and freezing leftovers this tasty supper is extra penny-friendly

One-pan duck with Savoy cabbage

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Duck breast is perfect for entertaining – it's easy to cook, readily available, yet not something you eat every day

Chicken biryani pilau

Easy and cheap to recreate at home, students won’t need to order takeaways ever again!

Caramel sauce

This classic sauce uses only three ingredients. Drizzle around chocolate puddings or over your favourite ice cream

Lollies on ice

The easiest recipe possible with ice lollies to help your friends chill

Thai coconut rice with salmon

Sarah Randell serves up a summer one pot with big Thai flavours – great for relaxed entertaining

Spinach & artichoke filo pie

This makes a good main course for vegetarian friends and family

Garlic bacon butties

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
You’ll need good, crusty white bread for these instant hangover cures