Pain au chocolat

Try your hand at making these popular French breakfast pastries filled with chocolate. They’re perfect served with a cup of coffee, or as a mid-morning treat

Mushroom bhaji

Slow roast the garlic in this dish with cardamom to make it smoky and caramelised, and enjoy with rice or naan

Flan

Make this creamy, delicious flan inspired by the classic Mexican recipe – it’s easy to make and can be prepared a day ahead

Manchurian chicken

Enjoy this popular Hakka (Indo-Chinese) shallow-fried chicken dish with a little chilli heat and some sweetness

Banana, chocolate & tahini cheat’s ice cream

Whip up our cheat’s ice cream with the help of ripe bananas and milk. Pair with the winning flavour combination of chocolate and tahini

Blueberry & lime baked egg custard

Celebrate summer by using seasonal blueberries and zesty lime to take this creamy baked egg custard. Enjoy it at the end of an al fresco menu

Next level chicken burgers

Set aside some time for marinating when you make these ultimate chicken burgers, and you’ll be rewarded with juicy meat enveloped in a super-crispy coating

Aromatic mince & apricots with minty bulgur

Use lean beef for this spicy dish – it’s a good source of vitamin B12, iron and zinc, as well as protein. You can also cook the mince and freeze it for a busy day

Rosemary pork steaks with marinated courgettes

As well as being a balanced meal, this speedy supper is fresh and zingy. Frozen baby broad beans work well with pork, as well as the herby courgettes

Healthier burritos

Add shredded cabbage, slaw or sweetcorn salsa for a more wholesome take on a Mexican favourite. Our method for making the beef chilli delivers the best results