Blackberry doughnuts

Serve these blackberry doughnuts warm with custard, which goes particularly well with the zingy jam filling. They take a little effort but are so worth it

Braised squid with fennel & tomatoes

Impress your nearest and dearest with this deliciously decadent braised squid with fennel and tomato. It's served with rice and a fabulous squid ink mayo

Chocolate peppermint mini rolls

If you're out to impress at a coffee morning, try these easy chocolate mini rolls. The buttercream contains peppermint extract for a real flavour punch

Potato & turmeric focaccia

Try this twist on a traditional foccacia with a topping of potato, turmeric and rosemary. It takes a little effort, but you'll be well rewarded for your time

Crab ravioli

Making your own pasta for ravioli takes more effort but it's worth it. Fill with a delicious crabmeat and ricotta filling and serve with a lemon butter sauce

Chicken marinade

Make this easy chicken marinade ahead of a barbecue or before grilling. It brings a lovely vibrant, herby flavour with a hint of garlic to season the meat

Steak marinade

Soy sauce, ginger, honey and chilli lend a piquant, mildly sweet flavour to steak. Leave the meat in the marinade overnight before frying or barbecuing

5-a-day Bolognese

Get all five of your five-a-day with this spaghetti Bolognese. The hidden veg in the sauce makes it ideal for kids and you can freeze any leftovers

Chipotle corn salad

Excite your tastebuds with a salad combining sweetcorn, cherry tomatoes, macadamia nuts and avocado with a kick of chipotle chilli. Ideal for a barbecue

Frozen banana lollies

Make for kids and big kids, too! These banana lollies with chocolate, hundreds and thousands and strawberries are great for a party or after-school treat