Ratatouille tart with flaky cheddar & thyme pastry

Bake cheesy puff pastry topped with a smoky aubergine and tomato compote and roasted courgettes for this stunning tart. It’s ideal for lunch with friends

Roasted plum & pistachio custard pastries

Make the most of plums in late summer and bake them in a pastry case with a pistachio and custard filling. They’re well worth the effort

Blackberry & orange cake

Try a twist on layered sponge cake with blackberries, zesty oranges and marmalade in place of your usual filling. Pipe the topping for a professional look

Maple pear, pecan & mascarpone roulade

Try the combo of pecans and maple syrup with juicy pears and a light-as-air sponge in this impressive roulade. It’s great with a cuppa or served as a pudding

Baked jollof rice

Enjoy a version of the West African staple, jollof rice. It’s a great partner to chicken, fish or salad and you can use a ready-made sauce if you prefer

Mutant spaghetti bolognese

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Make this ‘mutant’ spaghetti bolognese, a signature dish by actor Jason Isaacs. If you love garlic, this version of spag bol is definitely for you!

Tomato, corn, ricotta & parmesan cobbler

Make this tomato and cheese cobbler to serve alongside roast chicken or enjoy on its own. It’s a revelation if you’ve never made a savoury cobbler before

Buttermilk corn pancakes with bacon & maple syrup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Enjoy our buttermilk corn pancakes with bacon and maple syrup for an American-style brunch. If you can’t get hold of buttermilk, you can easily make your own

Brazilian-style beef with sweet potato salad

Cook this veg-packed steak dinner on the barbecue for a healthy dish that delivers all of your 5-a-day. You can also make it in the oven if you prefer

Vegan kale pesto pasta

Whizz up kale, pumpkin seeds, basil and garlic to make this easy kale pesto. It’s perfect stirred through wholemeal spaghetti for a healthy vegan meal