Fruity lamb tagine

This succulent and superhealthy one-pot is guaranteed to satisfy a crowd – save time and make it up to two days ahead

Cranberry-crowned pud with white chocolate custard

We’ve wound back the years with this classic steamed pud, perfect for a cold winter’s day

The ultimate makeover: Thai green chicken curry

This normally super-rich curry can be turned into one that’s healthier but still
creamy

Mustard crust salmon with beetroot & dill

Great served on a platter as part of a summer buffet for your guests to help themselves to

Lacquered duck with grilled figs

The sweet, rich flavour of chargrilled figs combined with pungent spices is spectacular with duck – serve simply with a peppery leaf salad

Spicy fish cakes with mango dipping sauce

These Indian-flavoured salmon and haddock breaded patties can be made in batches and frozen

Bitter orange & poppy seed cake

This easy all-in-one cake is made with yogurt for a light texture.

Imam bayildi with BBQ lamb & tzatziki

There are hundreds of versions of this Turkish aubergine dish. It is authentically quite oily, but reduce the oil if you prefer

Salmon coulibiac

This majestic fish pie makes a brilliant dinner party centrepiece which can be prepared ahead

Sesame, sunflower & poppy seed bloomer

Escape to the kitchen this weekend to whip up this traditional English loaf

Hot paprika potatoes with garlic mayo

This spicy accompaniment to barbecued steak tastes even better eaten outside

Mulled spiced Pavlovas

Traditional flavours of cloves, spices and orange zest work scent these fabulous winter Pavlovas topped with boozy mulled figs