Smoothie cubes

A great idea for a quick, cooling and healthy drink, especially for breakfast

Roasted stone fruits with vanilla

This compote is delicious served warm with ice cream, or cold for breakfast with yogurt

Malt chocolate ice cream

All the flavours of a gorgeous mug of malty
cocoa, combined into a delicious ice cream

Veggie sausage popovers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Lesley Waters’ vegetarian toad in the hole is simple to make and can be frozen until needed

Deep-dish cheese, onion & potato pie

Vegetarian comfort food for cold winter evenings – great for lunch the next day, too

Vietnamese lamb shanks with sweet potatoes

Meltingly tender and full of classic Asian flavours, these lamb shanks are perfect for freezing

Flash-fried courgettes

A dusting of flour and a sprinkling of rosemary are the secrets of this crisp and fragrant side dish

Ultimate vanilla ice cream

Is Angela Nilsen’s vanilla ice cream the smoothest, creamiest homemade ice cream in history?

Harissa-spiked hummus

A breeze to whip up, streets ahead of shop-bought versions – plus it's lower in fat, too

Slow-cooked lamb with onions & thyme

Five ingredients, one pot, no effort. This meltingly tender lamb dish is satisfyingly rich, and virtually cooks itself