Pickled blackberry & ricotta salad

Bring a sweet tang to salad with pickled blackberries. They provide a lovely contrast to the creamy ricotta, and the addition of beetroot adds deeper flavour and a pop of colour

Jam roly poly buns

Take a jam roly poly pudding and transform it into swirled buns. It uses tangzhong – a Chinese-style milk and flour paste that yields exceptionally fluffy buns

Kitty paw brioche buns

Make these ‘kitty paws’ for breakfast with jams or any other toast toppers your family might like. Breadmaking is a great indoor activity for little ones

Roast souvlaki-spiced chicken

Enjoy chicken and chips with a Greek-style makeover using a gorgeous spice rub then cooking the chicken until tender. Serve with our confit tomatoes

Spiced squash, maple & pecan traybake

Leave this spiced veg traybake for a day or two in the cake tin for the best taste and texture, then top with the soft cheese icing before serving

Crème pâtissière

Whip up classic crème pâtissière, a silky vanilla custard perfect for filling choux buns, tarts or cakes

Vegan sushi (kappa maki)

Make these Japanese cucumber sushi rolls to serve as canapés or a snack. You could also add lettuce, or herbs such as chives or basil

Grated apple brunch pancakes with lime & brown sugar yogurt

Make these bright pancakes for a weekend brunch – they’re a fun way to use up in-season apples

Shakshuka meatballs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Combine shakshuka with meatballs to make this easy midweek meal for the whole family. Cook and serve in the pan to cut down on washing-up

Smash burger tacos

Pack tortillas with beef patties, lettuce, pickles, cheese and your favourite sauces to make a crowd-pleasing Friday night dinner for the whole family

Crema Catalana

It’s the citrus in the custard that sets apart this classic Spanish dessert, topped with golden, caramelised sugar. The perfect way to round off a tapas menu

How to cook a tomahawk steak

This rib-eye steak, with a longer bone left in, is ideal for special occasions or sharing. It’s named for its resemblance to a tomahawk axe