Squash & barley salad with balsamic vinaigrette

A flavour-packed, unusual salad that’s delicious warm or cold – works really well as part of a buffet

Roast whole fish with salsa romesco

Whole fish cooked on the bone always has a superior flavour to fillets, and this dish is no exception

Light & fruity Christmas pud

An irresistibly tipsy passion fruit and Cointreau-laced pud that steams in half the time of a traditional Christmas pudding

Feta-crusted lamb with rich tomato sauce

As the lamb roasts, little
nuggets of feta from the crust melt into
the gutsy, tomatoey, garlicky sauce

Battenberg cake

Sarah Cook’s traditional Battenberg cake is a delicious project for an afternoon in the kitchen

Fully loaded Cajun chicken burgers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Grilled Cajun-spiced chicken breasts topped with bacon, avocado and cheese… set to become a Friday night favourite

Decorative stars

Leave the tinsel and bling for the Christmas tree and keep it simple with this tasteful finishing touch to your homemade cake

Eton mess parfait with berry sauce

Try this cool, creamy, fruity parfait – ideal for summer days

Pea, mint & goat’s cheese quiche

Spreading the peas on the base creates two separate layers, which looks attractive and adds an element of surprise when you cut it

Rice & peas with mango chicken

Affordable, tasty and filling, this Lesley Waters dish will become a family favourite