Slow-cooked lamb with onions & thyme

Five ingredients, one pot, no effort. This meltingly tender lamb dish is satisfyingly rich, and virtually cooks itself

Fruity spiced swirls

A Swiss-roll-style scone filled with autumnal apples and spice

Hot cross bun & butter pudding

Like classic bread and butter pudding? Try this twist that uses hot cross buns instead – a great way to use up any Easter leftovers

Ham & cheese bake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Prepare this warming dish the day before, so all you need to
do is pop it in the oven when you wake up

Frozen banana & peanut butter cheesecake

A great standby dessert with that works well and will impress children and adults

Basil, pea & pancetta tart

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This is perfect if you’re having lunch guests as much of it can be prepared a day ahead

White chocolate fondue

Divine white chocolate fondue in which to dip summer fruits

Easiest ever seafood risotto

Risottos have a reputation for being difficult to make, but this microwaved one-pot dish changes that!

Deluxe hot chocolate with marshmallows

A real treat for chocolate lovers – use 70% cocoa solids or milk chocolate depending on how chocolately you and the kids like it