Easter puddings

These cute oven-steamed puds with nutmeg custard are almost like blonde Christmas puddings

Sorbet fizz

The perfect fruity dessert for last minute al fresco dining – and it’s fat-free too!

Birthday biscuits

These ring biscuits are perfect for parties and work well in any shape, get the kids to help

Mediterranean salad tarts

Light, fresh-flavoured vegetarian snacks

Peppered mackerel fishcakes

Use up leftover mash to create a comforting, good-value family meal

Bramley & blackberry tray cake

A kind of right-way-up upside down cake – a perfect teatime treat. You can make it in a roasting tin, too

Summery mushroom & truffled herb salad

A drizzle of truffle oil turns mushrooms on toast into an elegant starter, says associate food editor Barney Desmazery

Gingery compote crunch

This quick and crunchy dessert is perfect when you feel like a midweek treat

Asparagus & salmon supper

A sophisticated salmon dish that’s super fast to prepare

Robert Carrier’s Moroccan harira

In Morocco this soup is served as an important part of the festivities of Ramadan: it’s the traditional soup to break the fast

Speedy salmon and leek one-pot

Foolproof microwave fish in just 3 trouble-free steps

One-pan simple summer chicken

Throw potatoes, courgettes and a whole garlic bulb in with chicken thighs then oven bake for a simple all-in-one supper