Watercress soup with blue cheese & cashew pastries

Make-ahead lunch or a light starter – relaxed cooking for a laid-back weekend at home

Raspberry spice cake

A show-stopping layer cake of moist buttermilk sponge, jam, berries and cream cheese frosting – a real centrepiece

Five-spice beef with black bean sauce & bok choi

Try this Asian-inspired beef dish and find out why Chinese five-spice is a store cupboard must-have. It’s versatile, easy to use and delicious

Triple ginger & spice cake

If you're looking for a slice with spice, try this deliciously moist and sticky ginger cake

Spiced meringues with coffee-soaked prunes

The mixed spice in the meringues and plump, juicy prunes give a Christmassy flavour to this budget dinner party dessert

Posh spice cake

A fruit cake for those who like theirs light, spicy, fruity and moist, with a tart cranberry topping

Spice-rubbed chicken with pomegranate salad

Apply a light touch to your Indian meal with a sweet pomegranate and mint dressing instead of heavy curry sauce

Roasted tomato & mascarpone soup

Luxuriously smooth, this blended cream of tomato soup is packed full of rich Italian flavours

Tomato soup with cheese & Marmite twists

A comforting childhood favourite – make up a batch and keep in the freezer for a quick supper

Lighter spiced carrot cake

All the joy of baking with healthier results! This traybake uses sweet potato for natural sweetness and lower fat frosting

Yogurt & spice crusted roast potatoes

A superhealthy side dish which goes especially well with Indian mains

Spring vegetable soup with basil pesto

A former magazine cover star, this satisfying soup is special enough for entertaining and easy enough to size down