Real tomato soup

Creamy tomato soup is the stuff of childhood, and it’s easy to make yourself. Emma Lewis shows you how

Rosemary & lemon roast chicken

This Italian-inspired roast chicken couldn’t be easier, but the result is really special

Chilli & tangerine braised lentils

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Lentils make for a filling and superhealthy side dish. Give yours a kick with chilli and citrus zing

Tropical breakfast smoothie

Start your day with this fruity blend of passion fruits, mango, orange and banana. It's a good source of vitamin C and provides 1 of your 5-a-day, too

Parmesan-baked ricotta with tomato, olive & basil salad

This impressive starter is perfect for entertaining guests and can be made ahead for extra ease

Potted fresh & smoked salmon

This great help-yourself starter is guaranteed to get your dinner party off to a flying start – you can make it in advance too

Easy caponata

Caponata is a chunky aubergine sauce that is great for dipping bread sticks into or spreading on toast

Mini chicken pies

These tasty savoury treats are ideal for summer picnics

Choc-cherry muffins

If you’ve got a spare half-an-hour, whip up these easy muffins and freeze them for when you need them

The ultimate makeover: Chocolate mousse

This sophisticated dessert is great for a dinner party, or for a lighter family pud use ordinary dark chocolate with less cocoa solids