White chocolate chip fudge

Why not make a gift of this indulgent fudge? You can vary it with different types of chocolate to suit different tastes

Cottage chilli hotpot

The ultimate make-ahead comfort food dish – if you’re spending a weekend in the country this dish will defrost as you travel

Summer sausage rolls

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
When the weather is warmer, bring some
sunshine flavours into everyone’s favourite
afternoon tea and picnic snack

Frozen blackberry fool

Falling somewhere between an ice cream and a syllabub, this berry-rippled dessert is seasonal and spectacular

Strawberries & cream layer

Turn strawberries and cream into a pudding to remember with the simple addition of puff pastry sheets

Almond florentines

Bake your own delicate nutty biscuits and keep them light as a feather with egg whites and icing sugar

Lemon curd & blueberry loaf cake

Kids can help make this simple springtime treat – delicious with extra lemon curd and yogurt as a pud, or serve with a cuppa

Crisp Italian chicken & polenta

Try this delicious chicken, tomato, rosemary and polenta recipe – gluten free and ready in just 30 minutes

Veggie lasagne

A light but luscious veggie lasagne to tickle your taste buds – it contains just 13g of fat compared to the more usual 19g

Japanese tofu noodle bowl

This healthy soup is full of fresh spring flavours and makes a sophisticated vegetarian meal for guests