Apricot & orange rice pudding

Rice pudding with a fruity zing – made in the microwave

Tomato & basil granita

An unusual and delicious dinner party starter

A risotto for early summer

Deliciously creamy risotto without being too rich

Marbled chocolate brownies

Why have one chocolate when you can have two? Go for all-out luxury with these gooey, moreish marbled brownies

Snow-topped holly cakes

This square Christmas cake is cut into two loaf-shaped cakes, so you can give one to a friend

Lightly spiced carrot soup

A satisfying soup which is delicately spiced and works well as a rustic starter

Homemade ketchup

Homemade ketchup is a great way to use up excess tomatoes from the garden

Blackcurrant cheesecake ice cream

Everyone will love this fruity creamy cheesecake ice cream, perfect for a summer dinner party

One-pan salmon with roast asparagus

For an easy side dish to complement a spring roast, just cook this recipe without the salmon

Country salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This hearty salad makes a healthy and delicious lunch with a few slices of ham