Panzanella

Prepare your own version of one of Tuscany’s most famous dishes, panzanella. It’s a good way to use up leftovers, as it’s made with stale bread – simply toss with ripe tomatoes and an olive oil dressing

Chewy chocolate chip cookies

Enjoy these chewy chocolate chip cookies with a cup of tea. If you have time, leave the dough overnight for the best flavour and texture

Vegan banana cupcakes

Rustle up these easy banana cupcakes for an afternoon treat. Dairy- and egg-free, they’re perfect for anyone following a vegan diet

Chocolate-dipped strawberries

Indulge in chocolate-dipped strawberries for dessert or as part of a romantic picnic. Drizzle over milk and white chocolate for the wow factor

Strawberry ice cream

Use sweet strawberries whilst they’re in season to make this fabulous homemade strawberry ice cream. It’s perfect on its own or as an accompaniment summer desserts

Sweet chilli sauce

Make your own sweet chilli sauce to cook with. This Thai condiment often contains fish sauce but we’ve kept our version veggie

Easy salad dressing

Rustle up this easy vinaigrette with Dijon mustard, olive oil and white wine vinegar. This simple salad dressing will keep in a jar for up to a month

Sushi rice

Make sushi rice to accompany your favourite Japanese-inspired dishes, from bento boxes to sushi and katsu curry. The secret is in the ratio of rice to water

Fruit leather

Make this berry-flavoured fruit leather to eat as a snack or for baking. Here we use berries and apple, but plums, pear, pineapple and mango work well too

Asparagus risotto

Put asparagus centre stage in this satisfying risotto. Top with a sprinkling of parmesan for an easy midweek meal for two