Crab mayonnaise with Melba toast & herb salad

Follow our step-by-step guide to plating up this elegant bistro-style dish of homemade paté and fragrant leaf salad

Tea-smoked salmon with herb mayonnaise

Create a restaurant-style roast fish dish that’s infused with a smoky flavour and served with homemade mayo

Roast chicken vinaigrette

The flavours of this one-pot dish marry beautifully, with the vinaigrette a welcome, summery change from traditional gravy

Fruit & nut chocolate chequers

Kids can learn to melt chocolate with this simple recipe – a perfect homemade gift

Custard kisses

Try a homemade version of these old-school favourites for a comforting afternoon tea

Spicy prawn pizzas

This low-calorie pizza is spread with homemade tomato sauce and topped with mascarpone, shellfish and olives

Flowerpot bread

Baking homemade bread is a chance for children to get involved in the kitchen, and flowerpots just add to the fun

Pancetta-wrapped turkey breast with herby lemon & pine nut stuffing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
No need for impressive carving skills with this easy-to-serve dish with creamy gravy

Spiced parsnip soup

This warming vegetarian soup makes a great autumnal starter or a hearty lunch with homemade bread

Mussel, bacon & brie tartlets

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

These rich tartlets, made with parmesan pastry, make a glamorous dinner party starter – perfect for Christmas or New Year

Chocolate, orange & almond simnel cake

A rich, indulgent Easter treat with orange frosting and homemade chocolate marzipan, great for those who don't like traditional fruit cake

Iced vanilla & caramel profiteroles

Filled with rich vanilla ice cream and drenched in caramel sauce, these decadent caramel profiteroles make a spectacular dessert