Smoked salmon, cucumber, capers & soda bread

A crowd-pleasing, help-yourself starter. Take the bread out of the oven an hour before lunch and it'll still be warm when it hits the table

Saddle of lamb

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A classic Easter favourite, this saddle of lamb is stuffed with crunchy shallots, garlic and pancetta for a depth of flavour guaranteed to please your guests

Chocolate pie with toffee sauce & coffee cream

More like a cheesecake than a tart, try this impressive and indulgent dessert that can be made ahead for easy entertaining

Korean fishcakes with fried eggs & spicy salsa

This isn't your average fishcake recipe. Bursting with oriental flavours – soy sauce, fresh ginger, spring onions and gochujang, topped with a rich runny yolk – this recipe has it all

Apple rose tart

An elegant apple and marzipan dessert with a pretty floral design that tastes as good as it looks. Serve it warm or cool, with a scoop of crème fraîche or vanilla ice cream

Rhubarb buckle

This vanilla and rhubarb buckle, a brighter cousin to the traditional American-style teatime cake, is perfect for the cold months when forced rhubarb shines

Confit chicken legs with potato hash & poached egg

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A tasty chicken dish complemented perfectly by pan-fried potato, bacon and kale, then indulgently topped with a runny egg

Lemon & marzipan hot cross buns

A zesty twist on an Easter favourite, serve with creamy lemon curd and watch these tasty hot cross buns disappear

Sugared flower shortbreads

These delicate shortbreads make a perfect gift. Given a floral hint with rosewater, you could also use orange blossom extract or dried lavender

Low sugar chocolate sandwich cake

Moist and squidgy, who would believe that this gorgeous chocolate cake is just 2g of sugar per slice? The creamy chocolate topping is also low in sugar but high in deliciousness

Gypsy tart with lemon cream

A Kent classic with a dark treacle filling, complemented by the light zesty cream. Sure to satisfy any sweet tooth, this is a dessert perfect for sharing with friends and family

Planet cookies

Make a whole solar system from your kitchen with our super cute planet cookies! The baking and decorating will keep even the most energetic children busy over the half-term break