Artichoke & wild mushroom pie

This rustic savoury pie shows just how modern vegetarian dishes can excite and thrill all appetites

Flash-fried smoked salmon & egg bagel

Why not ditch the cereal and treat yourself to this scrumptious bagel – for breakfast or brunch

Early harvest-time salad

An easy and elegant Antipodean-style supper or starter

Succulent braised venison

Venison benefits from long, slow cooking, and this Scottish dish develops a beautifully earthy sweetness – try it as an alternative to turkey, or for Hogmanay

Ultimate risotto primavera

We consulted no less than three great Italian cooks to come up with this classic spring vegetable risotto

Aromatic chicken with sultanas

Fry this chicken with sultanas and spices and savour the wonderful aroma

Courgette rice with feta & olives

A simple vegetarian dish that you can make in one pan

Mary’s chilli lamb skewers with minted yogurt cooler

Keep things short and sweet with these tasty lamb skewers, perfect for the BBQ

Curry in a hurry

Curry needn’t be a chore-like undertaking – here’s a curry you can prepare in minutes

Toasted teacakes with apricot compote

Thick, creamy mascarpone and jam on hot teacakes are perfect for afternoon tea