Beetroot hummus party platter

Never know what to make when you have friends round for drinks? This one-platter-serves-all beetroot hummus will be a big hit, and doesn’t require any cooking

Easy carrot cake

Top this classic carrot cake with moreish cream cheese icing and chopped walnuts or pecans. Serve as a sweet treat with a cup of tea any time of the day

Strawberry & elderflower gateau

Make this stunning strawberry and elderflower gateau in just 30 minutes. As well as looking amazing, it tastes as good as anything from a top-end patisserie

Quick banana ice cream sandwiches

Bake peanut butter cookies and blitz frozen bananas with cream and vanilla to make this impressive speedy dessert. Kids will think they've hit the jackpot

Speedy chorizo ragu lasagne

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Give the classic lasagne a modern makeover with chorizo sausages, adding bags of flavour without needing hours of cooking. It takes just 30 minutes to make

Herb-roasted rack of lamb with butter bean Dauphinoise

Combine cream and beans for the perfect accompaniment to roast lamb. The oozy, garlicky sauce is hearty enough to rival a traditional potato Dauphinoise

Black treacle & oat soda bread with pickled cucumbers, smoked salmon & homemade butter

Serve up a treat for lunch, with fresh soda bread, smoked salmon, pickles and homemade butter (yes, homemade). Sounds tricky? It takes just 30 minutes to make

Lemon & elderflower celebration cake

Decorate this simple elderflower and lemon cake with edible flowers for a showstopping celebration dessert. It's perfect for a wedding or birthday

Spring greens spanakopita

Combine seasonal spring greens with creamy ricotta and fresh herbs, then wrap them in crisp filo pastry. Eating your greens has never been so enjoyable

Broccoli & cauliflower cheese galette with hazelnut spelt pastry

Try this galette tart which uses a hazelnut spelt pastry for a sweet, earthy flavour. It works so well with the broccoli and cauliflower cheese filling