Giant peach, nectarine & apricot meringue tart

Using shop-bought puff pastry makes this dazzling summer tart topped with stone fruit, almond paste and dollops of meringue super quick to prepare

Vegan cherry & almond brownies

Deeply rich and decadent, this dairy- and egg-free chocolate bake makes an indulgent vegan treat

Vegan rhubarb & custard bake

Use clever replacements in this dairy-free fruit pudding with soya custard. Serve as a cake or warm for pudding

Falafels with spicy tomato & cashew sauce & poached spring vegetables

A vegan and gluten-free chickpea feast with a delicious dipping sauce and poached asparagus, carrots, radishes and broad beans

Hidden bulb cake

Frances Quinn shares her showstopping chocolate and beetroot cake recipe finished with filo ‘bulbs’, chocolate soil and terracotta icing

Chocolate layer cake with passion fruit icing

Great British Bake Off winner Jo Wheatley shares her never-fail sponge recipe in this layered cake with a zingy butter icing

Flourless lemon & polenta drizzle cake

This gluten-free citrus cake has a grown-up bitter edge. Serve with creamy mascarpone and black coffee

Polenta-crusted chicken with cornbread

Soak chicken thighs and drumsticks in buttermilk, then coat in paprika and cayenne batter and fry. Serve with homemade southern-style bread

Boozy self-saucing chocolate pud

Break through the spongey chocolate topping to reveal a puddle of sauce in this super-simple dessert with Irish cream liqueur

Chocolate sponge with hot chocolate custard

This rich, sticky chocolate cake is given a low-fat ‘bakeover’, then served with chocolate custard for a perfect retro, weekend pud

Ricotta pancakes with winter fruit compote & vanilla yogurt

These light and fluffy pancakes make a great weekend brunch dish. Serve with poached apples, dates and pears spiced with cinnamon

Pizza baked potato

This budget-friendly supper combines two favourites in one dish. Top your jacket spuds with cheese, tomato, pepperoni and basil