Strawberry & poppy seed cake

A light vanilla sponge dotted with seeds and sandwiched with orange frosting and fresh strawberries – heavenly

Sticky duck with Chinese pickled radishes

Make the most of this turnip-like vegetable by stir-frying the green leaves and pickling the veg – serve with rich Asian-spiced meat

Rhubarb & custard jelly

The classic flavour combination takes centre stage in this wobbly pudding with creamy and fruity set layers

Eton mess trifle

Layer a quintessentially British pudding with Sherry-steeped strawberries, meringue and cream then top with flaked almonds

As-you-like-it chopped salad

Please everyone with a mixed platter of cucumber, beetroot, radish, carrot, sweetcorn, avocado and onion

Raspberry red velvet cake

Puréed fruit imparts much of the colouring in this rosy hued cake, that combines raspberries, cocoa and a good helping of cream cheese frosting

Aubergine & goat’s cheese salad with mint-chilli dressing

Packed with punchy flavours, this vegetarian main course salad contrasts earthy goat’s cheese with tangy dressing and roasted vegetables

Rice noodle & turkey salad with lime-chilli dressing

Lean turkey mince is low in fat – serve with noodles, vegetables, herbs and a Vietnamese-style vinaigrette for a low-calorie lunch

Japanese noodles with sesame dressing

Soba noodles keep you fuller for longer – serve with sugar snap peas, peppers, cucumber and a tahini sauce for a nutrient-packed supper

Dill scones with smoked salmon & cucumber relish

Savoury scones are a great alternative to burger buns or bagels

Potato curry with lime & cucumber raita

This colourful Indian dish with a refreshing yoghurt sauce is great for vegetarians, or try serving to meat eaters with lightly spiced lamb

Easy vanilla cake

A moist cake drenched with vanilla syrup. Use as the basis for a range of fabulous celebration cakes