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

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

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

Cheese flan

Serve this old-school style of quiche for lunch with a green salad. You can also add ham and chopped chives, if you like

Charcuterie board

Serve up a summer version of a sharing platter with baked cheese in the centre and plenty of nibbles alongside. Enjoy al fresco with friends and drinks

Strawberry & pistachio baklava sundae

Use a tub of shop-bought pistachio ice cream as the base for this summertime sundae made with baklava, pistachios and fresh strawberries