Patchwork orchard pie

Serve this lattice-topped, shortcrust pasty warm with custard – if you don’t have quinces make up the weight with apples or pears

Oaty nutty apple crumble

A brilliant cheat’s dessert, this fruit bake is super-quick and its store cupboard ingredients make it thrifty too

Cranberry & pomegranate sauce

Adding pomegranate juice takes this sauce to a different dimension, plus it’s super-quick and easy to make ahead

Roasted salt & paprika almonds

These nuts have a great kick of spice and can be whipped up quickly ahead of entertaining

Butterscotch sauce

Whip up this quick toffee sauce to accompany the pudding of your choice – sticky, sweet and sumptuous

Freeze-ahead roasties

Save precious time when planning a group meal by prepping and freezing your potatoes in advance

St David’s leek & chicken hotpot

Make St David’s day one to remember with this deliciously hearty hotpot

Mussels with tomatoes & chilli

This spicy seafood recipe makes a fantastic meal for two but can be easily increased for a stylish dinner party starter

Black pudding potato cakes with fried eggs & tomato chutney

Savoury black pudding makes these potato cakes moreish, serve for supper or brunch

Pea, pancetta & potato salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A little pancetta goes a long way in this vibrant, summer side dish