Baked eggs with spinach, tomatoes, ricotta & basil

Serve this Italian-inspired take on a shakshuka for an easy brunch. If you’re not vegetarian, you could also add chorizo

Tottenham cake

Treat yourself to a nostalgic vanilla and raspberry cake, first baked in the eponymous north London district in the late 1800s, and still a British favourite

Lemon & blueberry cheesecake tart

Combine the classic flavours of lemon and blueberries with a creamy cheesecake-inspired filling for this tart. It only takes 20 minutes to bake

Orecchiette with butter beans, parsley, chilli & lemon

Make this simple pasta dish using whatever you’ve got to hand, including different pasta shapes, beans or chopped tomatoes. You can leave out the chilli if you prefer

Cheesy skillet hash brown & eggs

Brighten up breakfast or brunch with this easy, gratin-inspired cheesy skillet hash brown and eggs. It’s ideal for lazy weekends when you have some solo time

Healthy beef chow mein

Swap your weekly takeaway for this healthy beef chow mein – it’s quick to cook and low in fat and calories

Slow roast ras el hanout lamb & couscous

Let your oven do all the work with this shoulder of lamb. It’s heady with North African spices and the couscous is soaked in the pan juices

Affogato chocolate pots

Whip up these coffee-laced chocolate pots in advance of entertaining. They’re easy to make but the flavours are pure sophistication

Spring green salad with parsley & blue cheese

Serve this vibrant salad with blue cheese as a light supper or side dish. Kale or chard will also work in place of the spring greens

Pan-fried salmon with braised Little Gem

If you’re looking for a quick and wholesome fish dinner, try this pan-fried salmon with greens and a light creamy sauce. It takes less than 15 minutes to make