Beef bhuna

Enjoy this rich, flavourful beef curry with chapatis or jeera rice. It’s a great family dish and ideal for a special occasion, such as Eid

Bengali roast chicken

Serve this spiced chicken in an aromatic masala for a starter at a family feast. Packed with flavour, it’s a popular Bengali dish – one you’re sure to cook time and time again

Mini cheese & onion pasties

Rustle up these little cheese and onion pasties for a family picnic. If you won’t eat all 12, they freeze well and can be cooked straight from frozen

Sticky lime & coconut chicken drumsticks

These sticky chicken drumsticks are perfect for a picnic or party. You could serve them warm or leave to cool before packing into a container

Spiced prawn cocktail subs

Forget boring sandwiches at a picnic – pack these prawn cocktail subs instead. If you’re travelling, assemble them when you get there so they’re super-fresh (see tip below)

Mini chorizo, pea & potato frittatas

Heading to the park for a picnic with the family? Kids and adults will love these mini frittatas

Easy roast leg of lamb

Roast a leg of lamb for a family feast. It’s ideal served with roasties and your favourite spring vegetables

Peanut butter cookie cups

Pair the winning combination of peanut butter and dark chocolate in these cookie cups. They’re perfect for a picnic or pick-me-up treat for the whole family

Tomato & coconut curry

Celebrate tomatoes – even better if they’re homegrown – with this juicy coconut curry, that brings plenty of colour and flavour to your plate

Slow-cooked vine tomatoes with garlic

Enjoy slow-cooked vine tomatoes with garlic as a summer side dish. Woody herbs like thyme, rosemary or bay can also be added to flavour the oil

Glamorgan sausages

Get the family involved and your own Glamorgan sausages, a traditional Welsh vegetarian sausage featuring cheese, leeks and breadcrumbs. Make a batch of 12 and freeze any you don’t eat

Gluten-free chocolate cake

Make a dense, rich chocolate cake for a special occasion or anytime treat. While suitable for those following a gluten-free diet, it will prove a hit with everyone