Asparagus cream pasta

Making a cream out of the stalks means that every mouthful of pasta will have a delicious taste of asparagus

Mango tea loaf plait

Mango makes the perfect addition to
a sticky tea loaf. Serve this freshly sliced
or toasted with butter for breakfast

Chicken biryani pilau

Easy and cheap to recreate at home, students won’t need to order takeaways ever again!

One-pan duck with Savoy cabbage

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Duck breast is perfect for entertaining – it's easy to cook, readily available, yet not something you eat every day

Shaved asparagus salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Finely shaving the asparagus means the stalks can be eaten practically raw, which is bound to be a first for your guests

Sticky clementine & ginger puddings

These sweet little puddings make terrific dinner party desserts, or you can make one big one for the family

Stilton & poppy seed sablés

Sablé is French for sandy, which explains the crumbly texture of these pastries – given extra crunch by the addition of polenta

Tangy trout with a simple garden salad

This tasty and versatile fish gets a lemony makeover and makes a great treat for one

Honey-roasted swede with chilli & cumin

This versatile root vegetable can be roasted like a potato – with a drizzle of honey and sprinkling of spice you get a very special side dish

One-pan baked chicken with squash, sage & walnuts

A one-pan supper full of soft and sticky vegetables and tender golden chicken