Chocolate & spice hot cross buns

Flecked with dark chocolate, cinnamon, orange zest and plump raisins, these buns make an extra-special Easter treat

Easter chocolate bark

This attractive chocolate treat makes a perfect alternative gift instead of Easter eggs, and it’s easy enough for kids to make too

Brooklyn blackout cake

This rich, dark sponge is filled and coated with a thick chocolate custard, then finished with crumbled cake – best eaten chilled

Monkey bread

This American, pull-apart sweet treat is sticky, spiced and stuffed with pecans – an indulgent breakfast, brunch or dessert to share

Hake fish cakes with mustard middles

Use white fish fillets in this self-saucing version of a seafood classic, with a hidden crème fraîche, cheddar and mustard filling

Smoky hake, beans & greens

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Grill white fish fillets and serve on top of chorizo, cannellini beans and spinach for a quick dinner that packs in 3 of your 5 a day

Coconut fish curry

This colourful hake and prawn one-pot has Thai and Indian inspired flavours and is quick enough for midweek – ready in under 30 minutes

Pasta with kale, chilli & mascarpone

Toss pasta shells with wilted kale, anchovies, slices of fresh chilli and a creamy mascarpone sauce for an quick weeknight dinner

Spiced black bean & chicken soup with kale

Use up leftover roast or ready-cooked chicken in this healthy and warming South-American style soup, spiced up with cumin and chilli

Kale with chana & coconut

This vegetarian dish, with chickpeas, spiced greens, and yogurt, is halfway between chana masala and saag bhaji – a great side to curries