Sticky citrus chicken with carrots & cashews

Ditch the takeaway and try a traybake full of delicious Chinese flavours instead. It takes just minutes to throw together this alternative sweet and sour chicken dish

Fudgy fig roll

The flavours of the traditional biscuit are turned into a Swiss roll, with added nutmeg, cinnamon, banana in the sponge and a touch of fig jam

Curly twirlies

Use ready-to-roll croissant pastry to create these chocolate and toffee-filled treats that are gooey and sticky when eaten warm

Jammy heart drops

Cook from the heart and serve these raspberry-centred biscuits to kids, young and old- you don’t need a special cutter, either

Orchard crumble

Got a glut? Use this season’s bounty to bake this gorgeous pud- we chose plums, figs, apples and blackberries

Frozen raspberry & white choc cheesecake

With its biscuit base and creamy topping, cheesecake is always a winner. This fruity frozen version is a perfect make-ahead dessert for entertaining

Pesto & courgette pasta bake

A handful of ingredients go a long way in this hearty oven-baked supper- use your favourite pasta shape, but we like rigatoni, bows or macaroni

Black Forest pudding

This spin on summer pudding is packed with cherries, blackberries, black grapes, blueberries, blackcurrants and a splash of Cassis liqueur

Ice cream cone cakes

Wafer cones make an unlikely but perfect case for light custard and vanilla sponge- decorate with buttercream and your favourite ice cream toppings

Spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce

Bashing tomatoes, chilli, sugar and shallots together in a pestle and mortar helps to bring out the flavours for a delicious no-cook pasta sauce. Make it more indulgent with creamy burrata cheese