Empire biscuits

Make a batch of these easy empire biscuits and enjoy with a cuppa. Sandwich with raspberry jam and top with thick icing and a glacé cherry to finish

Broccoli & pea soup with minty ricotta

Make this broccoli and pea soup for lunch or to serve as a starter, and top it with minty ricotta and pine nuts. A healthy dish, it delivers three of your five-a-day

Herbed broad bean & feta crostini with asparagus

Make the most of seasonal broad beans during the summer months and make this vibrant bean and feta crostini. Ideal as a starter, simply top with asparagus

Curried rice & egg salad

Enjoy this lightly spiced rice and egg salad as a side dish at a summer barbecue or picnic. Top with toasted almonds, grated carrots and sliced cucumbers

Asparagus with peas, mint & Jersey Royals in wild garlic butter

Coat asparagus, peas and Jersey Royals in a mint and wild garlic butter, then top with toasted almonds – the perfect partner to roast meat and savoury tarts

Gluten-free banana bread

Use up overripe bananas and make banana bread with ground almonds and gluten-free flour. This recipe is ideal for anyone following a gluten-free diet

Piccalilli potato salad

Combine piccalilli with potatoes, cucumbers and radishes, then top with deep-fried onions. It’s ideal as a picnic salad or side dish – just toss with the dressing when you’re ready to eat

Flummery

Rustle up a super simple dessert with flummery – a mix of jelly and evaporated milk. Top with whipped cream for a treat the family will love

Scandi-style flatbread

Top these Scandinavian-inspired flatbreads with poached salmon, beetroot, capers, cucumber and yogurt for a quick and easy lunch or supper

Roast aubergines with almond tarator, feta, dill & green chilli

Roast a couple of aubergines and top with tarator – a nutty and garlicky sauce that pairs perfectly with aubergine. Enjoy as a starter or side dish

Lemon curd & orange cake

Enjoy a slice of lemon curd and orange cake for elevenses or afternoon tea. Top with flaked almonds and lemon zest and serve with a cuppa

Easter chocolate pots with pick ‘n’ mix toppings

Indulge at Easter time with these decadent chocolate pots made with custard and crème fraîche. Top with crushed mini eggs, hazelnuts and sprinkles