Chicken tikka pasties

Make these moreish pasties for a picnic. They’re easy to pack up and take with you, and inspired by the flavours of a chicken tikka slice

Cambridge burnt creams

Try an English take on crème brûlée for dessert. Thought to have originated at Trinity College, Cambridge, they are also known as trinity burnt creams

Cheese & onion quiche

Use shop-bought pastry to make this quick and easy cheese and onion quiche. Enjoy for a weekend lunch or as part of a buffet. Serve with a crispy green salad

Chilli cornbread pie

Use gram flour to make the cornbread crust on this chilli pie for a gluten-free dinner. Gram flour also contains more vitamins and minerals than wheat flour

Corndogs

Make American-inspired corndogs by coating frankfurter sausages in a cornmeal batter, then deep-frying and serving with ketchup and yellow mustard

Strawberries & cream slice

Try the heavenly combination of strawberries and cream on a shortbread base. This dessert makes a glorious al fresco afternoon tea to share with friends

Individual butternut squash wellingtons

Bake these vegetarian dinner party pastries for a special occasion, like Christmas Day. They’re filled with squash, spinach, chestnut mushrooms and tangy blue cheese

Chunky vegetable soup

Make this vegetable soup for a healthy lunch. Cottage cheese is the secret ingredient in the gluten-free dumplings – a healthier option and adding in calcium

Egg-fried noodles with beansprouts

When hunger strikes, a quick-cook noodle dish can be a saviour. This recipe uses beansprouts and wholemeal noodles, plus power-packed eggs

Chicken koftas with hummus & salad

Enjoy chicken koftas with hummus and salad for a healthy lunch. The tahini in the hummus is made from sesame seeds, which are thought to have anti-inflammatory properties

Egg foo yung

Enjoy a version of Chinese scrambled eggs. It takes just 10 minutes to make, and you can add your choice of protein – prawns, chicken, tofu or char siu pork

Lemon & elderflower traybake

This clever twist on the classic bakewell has a delicate floral flavour, making it ideal for serving at spring garden parties or bake sales