Egg & new potato salad

Great for a summer lunch, picnic or barbeque – takes no time at all.

Goat’s cheese, herb & lemon patties

Nick Nairn’s vegetarian patties are perfect any time of year – the fresh herbs really liven up the flavour

Just-egg sandwiches

A classic egg mayonnaise recipe to generously spread on buttered white bread – an afternoon tea or lunchbox staple

Classic scones with jam & clotted cream

You can have a batch of scones on the table in 20 minutes with Jane Hornby's storecupboard recipe, perfect for unexpected guests

Classic pancakes

You can use this foolproof classic batter recipe to create a base for sweet or savoury pancakes

Spiced swede fritters

The mild flavour of swede is a great vehicle for vibrant spices, so this twist on Indian vegetable pakoras really works

Festive baked Alaska

This gloriously squidgy hot and cold ice cream bombe with meringue uses up leftover Christmas cake

Mini blackberry Bakewells

Use up seasonal fruit in mini almond tarts with frangipane filling and crisp shortcrust cases – best served with thick clotted cream

Sausage rolls

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Perk up your lunchbox with these party favourites, bound to be a hit with kids

Ham, leek & potato pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Use up leftover ham in this family dish – add some celery sticks or other veg to the sauce too, if you like

Scrambled egg stir-fry

A low carb prawn and egg stir-fry with ginger and soy sauce stir-fry – ready in just ten minutes

Coconut, raspberry & lime meringue slice

Making one large meringue is much less fiddly than doing individual ones, and you can prepare all the elements ahead