Swiss meringue buttercream

Fill your cakes with a silky smooth meringue buttercream. This recipe makes enough to fill and ice a three-tier cake, and it’s easily halved for smaller bakes

Lime pickle

Pair this tart, tangy and refreshing lime pickle with a simple meal of dhal and boiled rice. The recipe makes a 500g jar and will last for three months

Chicken tikka pasties

Make these moreish pasties for a picnic. They’re easy to pack up and take with you, and inspired by the flavours of a chicken tikka slice

Cambridge burnt creams

Try an English take on crème brûlée for dessert. Thought to have originated at Trinity College, Cambridge, they are also known as trinity burnt creams

Grilled steak with peperonata

Make a colourful, no-fuss peperonata to pair with grilled meats such as the steak in this recipe. If you don’t fancy steak, try lamb chops instead

Chilli cornbread pie

Use gram flour to make the cornbread crust on this chilli pie for a gluten-free dinner. Gram flour also contains more vitamins and minerals than wheat flour

Easy green gazpacho

Try this green version of gazpacho, brimming with green veg for a fresh as well as satisfying lunch or supper. Enjoy chilled with crusty bread

Strawberries & cream slice

Try the heavenly combination of strawberries and cream on a shortbread base. This dessert makes a glorious al fresco afternoon tea to share with friends

Vegan burrito bowl

This nourishing rice bowl is topped with spicy black beans, sweetcorn, avocado and lime. It’s packed with fibre, counts as 4 of your 5-a-day and is low in saturated fat.

Egg-fried noodles with beansprouts

When hunger strikes, a quick-cook noodle dish can be a saviour. This recipe uses beansprouts and wholemeal noodles, plus power-packed eggs

Chicken koftas with hummus & salad

Enjoy chicken koftas with hummus and salad for a healthy lunch. The tahini in the hummus is made from sesame seeds, which are thought to have anti-inflammatory properties

Pistachio cheesecake

Enjoy a Persian take on cheesecake from Good Food reader Amani Al-Sitrawi, who shares this dessert recipe inspired by a gift from her brother