Crusty cheddar pies

This recipe has been designed to be made ahead and frozen – a family-friendly batch pie, with cheesy mashed potato atop hidden broccoli, leeks and celery

English madeleines

Give these French classics the British tea party treatment by baking the coconut sponges in a cone shape and serving with cherry jam glaze

Baked nectarines with almonds & Marsala

Create a delicious Italian-style topping for peaches and nectarines for a simple summer dessert

Greek roast lamb

If Spring is in the air you don’t want to be slaving over a hot oven, so make the most of seasonal lamb the easy way with this lazy roast

Fresh salmon with dill & capers

A quick and simple roast fish dish that’s packed with flavour and moisture – perfect for batch cooking

Curried chicken & mango salad

This lightly-spiced, fruity salad is a modern take on Coronation chicken – a low calorie-lunch for two

Smoked salmon taramasalata

This Greek dip is an original way to use up leftover smoked salmon and works well on a sharing mezze platter

Smashed bean dip

Dip vegetable crudités into this low-fat, moreish dip for a superhealthy snack fix

Caramel apple loaf cake

Moist cake topped with a sticky, crunchy topping will keep your guests coming back for more

Apricot & Turkish delight mess

Try a Middle Eastern twist on the British classic Eton Mess, served with fresh mint tea

Roast chicken with peppers & feta

For a casual summer lunch, try this Mediterranean roast with chickpeas, vegetables and salty Greek cheese

Sticky cinnamon figs

A simple and stylish nutty fig pudding ready in just 10 minutes