Slow cooker chilli con carne

Use whichever beans you have in the cupboard for this richly spiced beef and chipotle slow cooker chilli. It's a perfect meal to prepare for busy weeknights 

Carrot cake monkey bread

Put a twist on the classic American monkey bread with Easter flavours. It’s made to be pulled apart and eaten with your hands – like a monkey would!

Sausage & pesto pizza

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Make these cheesy sausage and pesto pizzas with just a handful of ingredients for an easy, takeaway-style dinner. If you prefer, make these veggie-friendly using our tip below

Einkorn soda bread

Use einkorn flour – one of the earliest forms of wheat eaten by humankind – to make this soda bread. It delivers a lovely rich and nutty flavour

Next level hot cross buns

Forget shop-bought and make your own hot cross buns. The beauty of making your own is that you can pack in the spices and dried fruit you want, making them extra special

Easter chocolate pots with pick ‘n’ mix toppings

Indulge at Easter time with these decadent chocolate pots made with custard and crème fraîche. Top with crushed mini eggs, hazelnuts and sprinkles

Raw & cooked asparagus with lemon & parmesan butter

Celebrate asparagus with this lovely side dish tossed in a zesty lemon and parmesan butter. Serve alongside fish dishes, such as roasted salmon

Baked new potatoes with wilted wild garlic

Forage for wild garlic to make these baked new potatoes, they're a delicious side dish for meat and fish dishes. Swap the wild garlic for watercress, if you like

Funfetti cheesecake

Get the family in the kitchen with this simple ‘funfetti’ cheesecake. It uses just seven ingredients and requires no cooking – perfect for making with children

Cheesy oatcakes with soft cheese & grapes

Serve these cheesy oatcakes with soft cheese and grapes as a snack or in place of dessert. If you can’t find oatmeal, use roughly blitzed porridge oats