Best ever pesto & potato pasta

A child-friendly take on pasta alla genovese. Kids can help make the green sauce and toss the whole mix together

Pappardelle broad bean carbonara

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A creamy pancetta, broad bean and egg sauce makes an ideal accompaniment to ribbon pasta

Lamb lollipops with smashed minty broad beans

These griddled cutlets should be eaten like drumsticks, making this bright, fresh dish ideal for a sharing platter

Broad bean & dill pilaf

This fragrant basmati rice dish with dill and broad beans makes a great vegetarian main course or versatile side dish for lamb and chicken

Marathon burritos

If you're a keen runner, eat nutritious meals to fit in with your training programme. These energy-boosting Mexican wraps are perfect fitness fodder

Chocolate chip hot cross buns

Kids can help make these alternative spiced Easter buns – the recipe helps with kneading, shaping, piping and division skills

Flourless lemon & polenta drizzle cake

This gluten-free citrus cake has a grown-up bitter edge. Serve with creamy mascarpone and black coffee

Creamy polenta & mushroom ragout

Parmesan polenta topped with a rich mushroom mix and melting Taleggio cheese makes for a vegetarian main with a difference

Polenta-crusted chicken with cornbread

Soak chicken thighs and drumsticks in buttermilk, then coat in paprika and cayenne batter and fry. Serve with homemade southern-style bread

Cheese & ham pancake roll-ups

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Kids can help make these savoury pancakes, created as part of our Maisie Makes series. Top with creamy cheese sauce and bake in rolls