Coconut & mango sponge

This thrifty traybake sponge used canned fruit and coconut yogurt. Cut into squares and serve up at a party or cake sale

Treacle tart bars

This sticky traditional golden syrup pudding is given the traybake treatment. Slice into bars and serve at a party or picnic

Pink jam slice

A pretty in pink traybake sponge with retro marble icing and a layer of raspberry jam

Orecchiette with anchovies & purple sprouting broccoli

This humble southern Italian dish spiked with chilli and lemon juice is topped with fried breadcrumbs for added crunch

Walnut & red pepper pesto pasta

Homemade pesto knocks spots off shop-bought jars. This earthy blend is a new take on the versatile Italian sauce

Baked conchiglioni with sausage, sage & butternut squash

Melting fontina cheese, rich truffle oil and a creamy squash and Parmesan sauce turn these stuffed pasta shells into an indulgent dinner

Special seafood & saffron pasta

Mussels, scallops and king prawns make this shellfish supper for two a real treat – it works just as well with spaghetti or linguini

Venetian duck ragu

Cinnamon adds complexity to this slow-cooked pasta sauce, which goes perfectly with large tubular paccheri pasta, or ribbons of pappardelle

Spiced lamb with bulgur & tahini dressing

Flavour lamb mince with cumin and coriander and serve on a bed of tabbouleh-style wheat with parsley, tomatoes and sesame dressing

Roasted beetroot & egg salad

This vegetarian salad with creamy dill dressing and crunchy hazelnuts makes a great lunch, or light main course