Best ever pesto & potato pasta

A child-friendly take on pasta alla genovese. Kids can help make the green sauce and toss the whole mix together

Hidden bulb cake

Frances Quinn shares her showstopping chocolate and beetroot cake recipe finished with filo ‘bulbs’, chocolate soil and terracotta icing

Spanish sausage & spud skewers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Simple, barbecue-friendly kebabs made from new potatoes, red peppers, rosemary and Spanish-style sausages, such as chorizo

Middle Eastern carrot & feta salad

A simple side salad packed with sunshine flavours, from cumin, cinnamon and coriander, to lemons, sultanas and cheese

Iceberg with yogurt dressing

Classic iceberg lettuce makes for a crisp and chunky side salad – great for sharing round at a barbecue or buffet

Lemony spiced hummus

Jazz up shop-bought hummus with harissa, herbs and lemon for a quick and easy party dip. Serve with toasted flatbreads and raw vegetables

Chilli-butter barbecued corn

Give corn-on-the-cob the edge with a harissa-garlic butter – barbecue your sweetcorn then brush on your spicy garnish

Red citrus chicken

Red wine adds colour and flavour to the tangy orange marinade and helps to tenderise the chicken thighs

Mexican sweet potato soup

A simple vegetarian soup flavoured with spicy chipotle chilli paste and served with coriander and crème fraîche

Courgette & goat’s cheese ciabatta

Simple sandwiches to whip up as a speedy vegetarian supper or lunch