Tuna & caper panzanella

A quick no-cook salad that is a meal in itself. A great picnic or lunch dish for a summer’s day

Barbecued plantains

Cook perfect plantains by wrapping them in foil and barbecuing them. This Latin American relative of the banana is delicious in sweet and savoury dishes.

Turkey steaks with citrus & ginger sauce

Use quick-cook turkey steaks for this recipe as they cook in a few minutes, and make a change from chicken

Buttered leeks

A Scottish favourite, this is one of the best ways to cook leeks – slowly and gently in their own juice

Baked potatoes with spicy dhal

Cook red lentils with cumin, mustard seeds and turmeric and serve with a fluffy jacket potato and chutney

Pot-roast veal with new-season carrots & orange

Use British rose veal to create a roast dinner with a difference – this all-in-one joint is slow-cooked with sweet vegetables, citrus and herbs

Pitta pockets

A no-cook quick and simple snack that's ideal for an energy-boosting refuel when doing exercise or playing sport

Passion fruit teacup puddings

Cook these steamed sponge puddings in small, sturdy ramekins and serve in little china cups when entertaining

One-pan salmon with roast asparagus

For an easy side dish to complement a spring roast, just cook this recipe without the salmon

Mustard-crusted breast of lamb

Breast of lamb is a forgotten cut, which means it’s great value, as well as deliciously tender when slow-cooked

Thai beef curry

A spicy, authentic Thai green curry for your slow cooker that's ideal for taking the last-minute stress out of entertaining

Oven-baked rösti cake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Grate potatoes into a hash brown-style patty and cook in the oven for a convenient and tasty side dish