• Ray with buttery parsley & capers

    Ray with buttery parsley & capers

    This classic way of treating meaty white
    fish, sometimes called meunière, is so simple – everything’s cooked in one pan

    Easy
  • Pears roasted in red wine

    Pears roasted in red wine

    A no-fuss, low-fat dessert – no need to peel the pears, just pop them in the oven and wait for the delicious sauce to form

    Easy
  • Citrus grape cake

    Citrus grape cake

    A rustic Italian-style cake made with olive oil as well as butter. Wonderful eaten warm with a scoop of ice cream for pud

    Easy
  • Chocolate fondant

    Chocolate fondant

    A gooey prepare-ahead dessert that's perfect for entertaining – it's all a matter of timing…

    More effort
  • Pasta primavera

    Pasta primavera

    Use fresh garden peas in this pasta primavera for a simple, colourful seasonal dish

    Easy
  • Glazed plum cake

    Glazed plum cake

    This glorious cake looks like something in a French pâtisserie, but is actually quite simple to make

    Easy
  • Buttery chilli prawns

    Buttery chilli prawns

    Spicy seafood is a really versatile dish for sharing – make sure there’s plenty of bread for the juices

    Easy
  • Curried pasta salad

    Curried pasta salad

    Take the blueprint of Coronation chicken, omit the meat and add pasta and you have a fresh fusion side dish

    Easy
  • Ricotta & spring onion dip

    Ricotta & spring onion dip

    Have some leftover cream cheese? Whip it into a light dip with lemon and serve with cucumber or toast

    Easy