Apple pie

Kids will love to help make and eat this comforting, classic fruity pudding with homemade shortcrust pastry

Floating islands with caramel sauce

Fluffy poached meringue is served over a rich crème anglaise in this classic dinner party dessert

Spiced beetroot & feta tarts with tahini-dressed leaves

Turn root vegetables and puff pastry into a stunning vegetarian starter or main with coriander, cumin and harissa

Cheesy turkey Milanese

Coat turkey steaks with breadcrumbs, then grill with mozzarella, and serve with spaghetti in tomato sauce for a cheap Italian-inspired meal

Hake fish cakes with mustard middles

Use white fish fillets in this self-saucing version of a seafood classic, with a hidden crème fraîche, cheddar and mustard filling

Slice-and-bake Valentine’s biscuits

These picture-perfect sweet treats make a gorgeous gift for someone special

Blood orange tart

This dinner party dessert is a twist on a French tarte au citron, with citrus zest in the pastry – cheat with ready-made to save time

Blood orange & poppy drizzle muffins

These citrussy muffins are lovely and light, and make a delicious pudding served with ice cream or thick Greek yogurt

Chow mein

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A classic Chinese dish of stir-fried egg noodles with shredded chicken breast – experiment with different fish, meat, or vegetables

Cashew chicken

Tender pieces of chicken breast are stir-fried with crunchy, sweet cashew nuts in this classic Chinese dish

Braised ox cheek Wellingtons with peppercorn gravy

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Crisp puff pastry covers tender meat in these individual Wellingtons – the ultimate main course for a romantic Valentine’s Day meal for two

Fruit plait

Kids will love helping make this easy spiced dessert – similar to an apple and pear strudel, but with ready-rolled puff pastry instead of filo