Torta del Nonna

Give this Tuscan tart a delicious twist by adding dark chocolate to the traditional custard filling and delicate sweet pastry

Acquacotta

This traditional Tuscan soup, which means ‘cooked water’, is served with a poached egg for extra richness – a perfect starter or light lunch

Caribbean beef patties

Spice up beef mince with turmeric, thyme and hot pepper sauce before folding in shortcrust pastry for a tasty dinner or lunch

Sweet chilli tofu with pineapple stir-fried noodles

Stir-fry chunks of firm tofu and serve over noodles and canned pineapple pieces for a budget-friendly homemade Chinese inspired dinner

Jumbo sausage roll with salsa beans

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This giant sausage roll and spicy homemade baked beans are easy to make and perfect for sharing – great for students on a budget

Frying pan pizza bianco with mushrooms & egg

This easy homemade pizza dough can be pan-fried and finished off under the grill – top with cream cheese, rosemary and an egg

Walnut scones

Serve up these savoury, nutty homemade scones with soft goat's cheese and fig jam for an easy picnic treat

Egg ’n’ bacon dippers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Bite-sized quail’s eggs and asparagus spears are great for dipping into creamy watercress mayonnaise – perfect for picnics

White chocolate & cardamom tart with raspberry dust

Try this stunning white chocolate dessert to finish off your Sunday roast – sprinkle with freeze-dried raspberry dust to make it extra special

Chinese-style lemon marmalade chicken

Chicken thighs basted in lemon, ginger and soy sauce and roasted in the oven – perfect with a side of egg-fried rice or stir-fried noodles

Veggie noodle pot

This noodle salad with sugar snap peas and baby corn makes a great packed lunch for kids – an easy way to get 2 of their 5 a day

Sweet sesame chilli chicken

Make this easy Chinese favourite at home with pak choi, ginger and sweet chilli sauce – cheaper and much tastier than getting a takeaway