Mango & passionfruit ice

This refreshing dessert is as easy as making ice cubes

Swede dauphinoise

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Give a classic French gratin dauphinoise a great British twist. Use swede instead of potatoes and if you don't like anchovies, add bacon lardons

Guinea fowl tagine with chickpeas, squash & apricots

This game bird is a lot like chicken, so can be cooked in the same way – give it a whirl in this fragrant Moroccan-spiced casserole

Chunky barbecue potato slices

Forget chunky chips, these stylish slices are par-boiled then popped straight on the barbecue

Prawn, chickpea & parsley salad

A perfect sharing salad that requires no cooking – mix shellfish with canned pulses, herbs and lemon

Tarragon & mustard mayonnaise

You only need one egg yolk for the foundation of this Bérnaise-like, homemade condiment with Dijon and herbs

Tender duck & pineapple red curry

This slow-cooked curry improves if made up to two days ahead, perfect for relaxed entertaining

Chargrilled vegetable salad

Serve these chargrilled vegetables with torn buffalo mozzarella, for a lovely starter or light supper

Greek roast lamb

If Spring is in the air you don’t want to be slaving over a hot oven, so make the most of seasonal lamb the easy way with this lazy roast

Sweet chilli jam

This has a kick, but won’t blow your head off, and goes well with any selection of cold cuts of meat