Pear & berry pie

Combine two classic sweets – poached pears and a fruit pie – to make this stunning dessert with a decorative top to impress your dinner guests

Slow cooker vegetable curry

Use the slow cooker to make our easy veggie curry with coconut sauce and freeze the leftovers for another day. One serving provides four of your five-a-day

Banana custard with dates & honeycomb

Use the ripest bananas possible for the custard in this decadent dessert, which is topped with mejool dates, honeycomb, pistachios and dried banana chips

Nanaimo bars

Need ideas for a coffee morning or afternoon tea? These bars from Canada are so moreish, with a crunchy biscuit base, custard layer and chocolate topping

Rojak

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Make this delicious Malaysian fruit dessert to finish an exotic meal, or use as a relish for spiced roast pork. It features a punchy sweet and sour dressing

Salmon & spaghetti supper in a parcel

Create a bit of fun for kids by serving supper in a parcel. Open at the table to reveal delicious pink salmon, spaghetti, courgettes and tomatoes

Fino & butter poached peaches with ginger pecan crunch

Make the most of summer peaches with this easy take on a fruit crumble. The addition of ginger, pecans and fino sherry give the dessert a touch of luxury

Coffee granita

Wow your party guests with this easy, light dessert and after-dinner coffee all rolled into one. It’s a lovely end to any meal and a cooling treat in summer

Cottage cheese fritters

Whip up these tasty fritters made with cottage cheese, spinach and cherry tomatoes in just 20 minutes. Perfect for brunch, or lunch served with a salad

Fennel spaghetti

Low fat and low calorie, this fennel spaghetti is a healthy vegetarian meal for two. Make it as an easy midweek meal and garnish with parsley and parmesan

Angel cake with meringue icing & strawberry ganache

Make this showstopper to wow at any celebration. The mix of meringue icing with strawberry and white chocolate ganache makes it a perfect summer dessert

Strawberry labneh

Try this easy summer dessert which features thick Greek yogurt, strawberries macerated in rosewater, honey and pistachios. Serve with biscuits on the side