Halwa

Try whipping up some halwa, a traditional Indian dessert made from either semolina or carrots, plus nuts and cardamom. Ours is made with semolina

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)

Flourless chocolate & almond cake

This dense, squidgy chocolate and almond cake is perfect for dessert. It’s gluten-free – just ensure your cocoa powder and chocolate are, too

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

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

White chocolate & raspberry ripple baked cheesecake

Swirl sharp raspberry purée through a creamy white chocolate and vanilla cheesecake filling for a perfectly-balanced dessert. It’s ideal for a special occasion

Marzipan chocolate loaf cake

Combine the nutty marzipan flavour with a rich chocolate cake to make the ultimate treat. This easy recipe is perfect for baking with kids

Toffee apple turnover puff pie

Think apple turnover made into one big pie in this super-simple pudding with a caramelised apple centre. Serve with a scoop of ice cream or double cream

Sweet potato cheesecake

Layer maple syrup, spiced sweet potato and cool cream cheese on a crushed digestive base to make this dessert. Trust us, it really works

Salted caramel & hazelnut banoffee pie

Try a new take on banoffee pie with a crunchy hazelnut praline, salted caramel and muscovado whipped cream. A few cheat’s ingredients will save you time

Ackee & saltfish

Cook a traditional Jamaican dish, ackee and salted cod, for a hearty brunch. With peppers, tomato and garlic alongside the ackee fruit, it’s full of flavour