Festive fruit & spice decoration

Decorating a simple iced cake with herbs, spices, nuts and fruit works to great effect and is especially easy for beginners to try

Lemon, broccoli & sesame roast chicken

Give traditional roast chicken a Chinese-style twist with this zesty recipe

Strawberry & white chocolate mousse cake

Bring the flavours of Wimbledon to your table with this enticing afternoon treat

Artichoke & olive dip

Create a laid-back Italian meal for friends with this delicious dip, breadsticks, olives and cured meats

Chargrilled artichokes with lemon

Try this tangy artichoke recipe – the oil will keep them for a week in the fridge

Satay chicken pieces

Take something different to your next picnic. These aromatic drumsticks are great with sweet chilli sauce or mango chutney

Roasted peppers with tomatoes & anchovies

This vibrant dish has all the flavours of the Mediterranean for holiday dining at home

Red wine risotto with duck & garlicky mushrooms

A great way to use up leftover duck in a rich, luxurious supper dish

Sherry & almond Christmas cake

Packed with
almonds, both ground and whole, and fed with raisiny PX sherry, this is
intensely fruity – but not overly rich

Roast aubergine parmigiana

An Italian-style roasted vegetable gratin with tomato and basil sauce, Parmesan and mozzarella