Spring-into-summer pasta

Can’t wait for summer? This pasta recipe is fresh and simple, and will remind you of balmy evenings…

Creamy porridge with spiced apple & cranberry

Stewed fruit in spiced compote sauce makes a great topping for a warming oat-pot on a chilly morning

Mushroom & spinach risotto

Make the time to stir carefully during cooking to make this vegetarian Italian rice pot super creamy

Chicken tikka with spiced rice

Indian food needn’t be a guilty pleasure – this healthy baked chicken with fragrant, fresh rice is nutritious and flavoursome

Super berry smoothie

Frozen berries are a thrifty way of creating a healthy smoothie – pad it out with oats to make it extra filling

Fragrant courgette & prawn curry

Wondering what to do with a glut of courgettes? Put them to good use in this spicy, summery one-pot

Raspberry tiramisu

Quick and simple to make, this tiramisu is perfect as an indulgent centerpiece

Lemon-spiced chicken with chickpeas

A spicy, filling one pot that has a bit of added zing. Make it a mid-week must

Sardines with chickpeas, lemon & parsley

Sardines cooked on the barbie are a great summer treat – you can cook indoors too in a single pot

Roast pumpkin with cream, thyme & Parmesan

This impressive-looking dish makes a wonderful starter for a dinner party

Easy vanilla ice cream

A traditional creamy and cold treat – eat on its own, or dollop on apple pie

No-bake orange cheesecake

This is an easy cheesecake for kids to prepare ahead for Mother’s Day, with a little help from Dad