Weaning recipe: Spiced pear purée

Get your little one into their first foods with a pear purée that has the option of a pinch of cinnamon to stimulate their tastebuds

Weaning recipe: Carrot & swede purée

A first purée for your little one, try this carrot and swede blend, packed with vitamins that you can make with their usual breast milk or formula

Burnt aubergine raita

Make this aubergine raita as a side dish for a summer barbecue. With yogurt, spring onions and mint, it's a refreshing accompaniment to meat dishes

Malted kulfi with caramel bananas

A popular frozen dessert from India, try making this kulfi with a malt twist alongside delicious caramelised bananas – the perfect end to an Indian meal

Indian lamb chops

Try these crispy Indian lamb chops cooked Amritsari-style on the barbecue. Two marinades means it takes more time to prepare, but you'll achieve more flavour

Tandoor chicken

This Indian chicken dish has two marinades and takes more effort, but the wonderful spicy flavours are well worth it – it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

Cauliflower chaat

Make this spicy veggie cauliflower chaat to serve alongside a curry. Topped with pomegranate seeds, green chutney and yogurt, it makes a stunning side dish

Beef dripping keema naan

These naan breads are made with minced beef and fragrant Indian spices including cumin, turmeric, chaat masala and chilli. Great for a weekend dinner

Pistachio scones with a lemon glaze

Try this twist on an afternoon tea classic. These scones are studded with crunchy pistachio and drizzled in a delicious lemon glaze. Perfect with a cuppa

Chorizo & manchego scones

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Try these moreish savoury scones studded with chorizo and manchego and peppered with paprika. They're perfect as a snack, for teatime or for summer picnics