Ham, pea & mint pasties

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Get nostalgic for childhood picnics with these springtime homemade pasties

Spicy plum tart with marsala custard

There’s nothing like a homemade fruit pudding with custard, and this easy-to-make tart is one of the best

Garden herb pesto

Enjoy homemade garden pesto in the depth of winter with this fragrant, freezable recipe

Sausage & egg baps with spicy tomato sauce

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Give the humble sausage sarnie the brunch treatment by serving it in buns with fresh, piquant homemade ketchup

5 easy pizza toppings

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Knock up a quick dough base then choose one of these exciting toppings for an easy homemade Italian feast

Scandinavian roast turkey with prune & juniper stuffing & caramelised apples

Adding lingonberry jam or redcurrant sauce to your Turkey cooking juices gives traditional gravy a touch of sweetness

Salmon rillettes

A little like a salmon terrine, this dish is terrific with homemade bread, served as a starter

Blackberry & lemon mess

Everybody loves traditional strawberry Eton mess, but blackberries also work beautifully with homemade meringue and luscious lemon cream

Sweet potato falafels with coleslaw

Pittas bursting with homemade falafels and salad make a low-fat lunch or light supper for less than a pound per serving

Marbled egg

A deluxe homemade treat for Easter. This DIY egg is as impressive as any you can buy

Orange & almond cake with citrus mascarpone

An unbelievably moist and yummy dessert

Duck breasts with redcurrant & onion relish

A simple homemade relish really makes this dish really special, complementing the duck to perfection