Ras el hanout spice mix

A North African medley of fragrant spices to be used in tagines, as a marinade and much more – add rose petals for extra authenticity

Peach & chilli chutney

Preserve sweet juicy fruit in this spiced chutney with cardamom, chilli and ginger – great with cheese, cold meat or curry

Mango chicken, bean & rice bake

Drumsticks are ideal for an all-in-one traybake – the rice, beans and spicy seasoning make it a little like Caribbean jerk chicken

Rye & pumpkin seed crackers

Making your own crispbreads is an extra-special touch – top these seeded biscuits with paté, cheese and chutney

Spring greens, fennel & apples

A healthy, versatile side dish, fit for any dinner table – these fresh, crisp flavours will go with roast meat or fish

Mustardy greens

Spring greens and peas partner well – serve in a butter and mustard glaze for a low-fat and healthy side

Crunchy custard-baked apples

Top your oven cooked apples with oaty, nutty granola for a hearty yet healthy pud

Feelgood flapjacks

These healthier oat bars use bananas and apple to bind the mixture, so you can cut down on the fat and sugar

Cheesy chipotle potato skins

Settle down on the sofa and tuck into these crispy bites scattered with lime-cured red onion, chipotle tomatoes, coriander and chilli

Simnel cherry tart

This teatime treat is a cross between a fruity spring-like Simnel cake and a Bakewell tart – great with a cuppa