Succulent braised venison

Venison benefits from long, slow cooking, and this Scottish dish develops a beautifully earthy sweetness – try it as an alternative to turkey, or for Hogmanay

Ultimate risotto primavera

We consulted no less than three great Italian cooks to come up with this classic spring vegetable risotto

Aromatic chicken with sultanas

Fry this chicken with sultanas and spices and savour the wonderful aroma

Toasted teacakes with apricot compote

Thick, creamy mascarpone and jam on hot teacakes are perfect for afternoon tea

Oven-baked chicken pilau

This chicken pilau is not only satisfying, it’s healthy too

Garden pea & asparagus mousse

Take advantage of in-season vegetables and make a fresh garden pea and asparagus mousse

Mary’s chilli lamb skewers with minted yogurt cooler

Keep things short and sweet with these tasty lamb skewers, perfect for the BBQ

Curry in a hurry

Curry needn’t be a chore-like undertaking – here’s a curry you can prepare in minutes

Gentlemen’s relish & scrambled eggs

Gentleman’s Relish is a classic salty anchovy paste – it makes a great partner for buttery scrambled eggs.

Purple sprouting broccoli with garlic & sesame

Purple sprouting broccoli with a hint of garlic and sesame…perfect with your Sunday roast