Barbecued banoffee splits

Treat the family to banoffee splits next time you have a barbecue or go camping. They're super easy to make, and great fun too. Serve with vanilla ice cream

Soft burger buns

Combine the ingredients for brioche with a burger bun recipe to make a deliciously sweet, soft, light dough. It could also be shaped into hot dog rolls

Traffic light chicken shish kebabs

These barbecued kebabs are big on flavour, but the spice is toned down, so they're great for kids. Offer some chilli sauce on the side for those who like heat, and serve with flatbread

Pick & mix pesto pasta salad bar

Put out all the ingredients for classic pasta salad with pesto dressing and let the kids pick whatever they like to stir in – it's great for fussy eaters 

Next level fried chicken

Choose boneless thighs to make the ultimate fried chicken. For the coating, we’ve come up with a method that results in the crispiest finish ever

Oxtail soup

Forget canned soup – this homemade oxtail soup has great taste. The recipe takes a little more effort, but if you can spare the time it's well worth it

Next level bakewell tart

Serve for dessert or as an afternoon tea, the bakewell tart is a baking classic. We've upped the ante to make the crumbliest pastry and fabulous frangipane

Chicken, ham & asparagus picnic pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Create a showstopping picnic pie with chicken, ham, asparagus and pistachios. It takes a bit of effort, but it’s well worth it and can be made ahead

Roasted new carrots, cauliflower, grains & carrot-top dressing

Try this warm grains salad, featuring carrots, cauliflower and green beans. It uses the whole vegetables – stalks and all – which are just as delicious

Double cheese & spring vegetable tart

This savoury make-ahead tart has a delicious crumbly base – no one will realise it's shop-bought pastry! Fill with goat's cheese and beautiful spring veg including asparagus and fresh peas