Pecan toffee cake

Indulge in this gorgeously nutty cake for dessert, then serve the leftovers as you would Christmas cake to whoever pops by

Balsamic blueberries with vanilla ice cream

Poaching blueberries really brings out their
flavour, especially with a dash of balsamic
vinegar

Wholewheat pasta with broccoli & almonds

Brown spaghetti keeps you fuller for longer – team it with healthy greens flavoured with garlic, chilli and lemon

Lemony crumbed turkey with broccoli-bean smash

Kids can help make these crispy breadcrumbed goujons with butter bean mash, greens, vine tomatoes and pesto

Mediterranean salmon fillet

Salmon stuffed with Mediterranean flavours, this light, healthy spring lunch is made to share with friends

Cod Provençal

Gordon cooks a one-pan dish for two that has all the flavours of the sun-drenched south of France

Homemade cornettos

A summer’s day isn’t complete without an ice cream – try this homemade version of a childhood favourite

Makhani dhal

Dhal, made from lentils, peas or beans, is
eaten all over India, with bread or rice

Griddled leeks with hazelnut dressing

A light, citrussy vegetarian starter – it’s just as good at room temperature if you don’t want to do last-minute griddling

Spinach & green bean salad

This salad is quick and simple to prepare, and goes beautifully with fish – you can prepare most of it ahead, too