Elderflower posset with gooseberries

Whip up a simple, sophisticated dessert to enjoy with friends al fresco. Topped with gooseberries, it makes a stunning end to a summer menu

Digestive biscuits

Treat yourself to a homemade version of a British classic for the biscuit tin. Top with chocolate, if you like, and enjoy with a relaxing cup of tea

Fork biscuits

Fill up your biscuit tin with these easy treats which take their name from the fork indent added before baking. Dip them in chocolate, if you like, for added indulgence

White chocolate ganache

Top your cakes with a silky white chocolate ganache, or use it to make truffles. Be sure to use good-quality chocolate for the best results

Thai-inspired coconut chicken soup

Make this warming, creamy soup with chicken and mushrooms – or swap the meat for prawns or squash, if you prefer

Spicy tofu tahini noodle salad

Whip up this easy noodle salad. With minimal cooking involved, it helps on the energy usage front. Switch up the veg depending on what’s in season

Sticky ginger loaf cake

Enjoy a slice of sticky ginger cake with a cup of afternoon tea or take along to a coffee morning – it’s always a crowd-pleaser

Quick pizza dough

Make our speedy pizza base, then add a tomato sauce and your favourite toppings. If you’re after a thin crust, you don’t need to prove it for longer than 5 mins

Roasted harissa red cabbage with coriander & almond bulgur

Combine almond- and raisin-studded bulgur wheat with roasted red cabbage flavoured with rose harissa. It’s great as a veggie main, or as a side to chicken

Gnocchi traybake with lemony ricotta

Rustle up this one-tray wonder with gnocchi, ricotta, artichokes, plum tomatoes and courgette. It can be adapted by using any veg you have in the fridge