Tartines with roasted tomatoes & mint pesto

French open-faced cheese and tomato toasted sandwiches, drizzled with light mint and garlic pesto and spread with ricotta

Sweetheart choc & hazelnut sandwiches

A loving spoonful in the form of delicious heart-shaped French toasts with a sweet chocolatey filling

Baked nectarines with almonds & Marsala

Create a delicious Italian-style topping for peaches and nectarines for a simple summer dessert

Quick plum crumble

Cheat your way towards a baked fruity warmer by using leftover madeira sponge cake as the topping to a juicy pud

Smoked salmon salad with crab dressing

Quick yet luxurious, this is a great supper for two – the fresh crab mix with mayo and cayenne is also delicious with potatoes

Granita di fragole

Celebrate the taste of Sicily with the original inspiration for ice cream

Sticky sausage wraps

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Turn an ordinary banger into something special

Lentil & bacon soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Blend your storecupboard pulses with cumin, turmeric and garlic to create this robust soup with crispy pancetta topping

Cheese & spinach penne with walnut crumble

A twist on macaroni cheese, with added veg and a crunchy topping of bread and nuts – make in batches and freeze

Crunchy nut cake decoration

This easy almond cake topping makes for a beautiful golden decoration suitable for any special occasion fruitcake

Low-fat chicken biryani

This fragrant Indian chicken curry with rice topping has half the fat of your normal takeaway, and it’s low calorie

Caramel apple loaf cake

Moist cake topped with a sticky, crunchy topping will keep your guests coming back for more