Crab, lime & chilli toasts

A simple, stylish canapé that takes just minutes to prepare

Chocolate & pecan traybake

This delicious chocolate bake is nutty, moist and gluten-free too

Minty beaujolais ice

This fruity granita is a perfect palate-cleansing starter

Festive baked Alaska

This gloriously squidgy hot and cold ice cream bombe with meringue uses up leftover Christmas cake

Really easy lemonade

A simple classic that everyone can enjoy. Perfect on a hot summer's day

Witches’ brew (Pea & bacon chowder)

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

We love this soup all through the year, but it really comes into its own at Halloween – for obvious reasons!

Chinese roast duck with pancakes

Set out all the elements of this classic Chinese recipe on the table and let your guests help themselves

Steamed clams in saffron & spring green broth

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Upgrade this simple starter to a dinner party main with a splash of dry sherry and a bed of spaghetti

Rhubarb & custard cake

This recipe tastes even better with homegrown rhubarb

Scrambled egg stir-fry

A low carb prawn and egg stir-fry with ginger and soy sauce stir-fry – ready in just ten minutes