Packed with chopped walnuts, mozzarella, herbs and diced garlic and cooked on the vine for impact, these stuffed tomatoes would make for a lovely, light, simple summer meal.
Perfect for brunch or as the centrepiece to a light seasonal meal, these baked eggs with chilli and crab are guaranteed to impress, and especially so if you go big with the garnishes!
This tart is a simple, easy way to celebrate rhubarb at the height of its season. It’s also quick to make, making it a great dessert option to have up your sleeve.
These gin-infused smoked trout pots are perfect for a simple winter lunch or stylish starter – just serve with plenty of sourdough toast.
Originating from Iran and perfect for serving as part of a Middle Eastern feast, tachin is a saffron-infused rice dish with a much-loved crispy bottom layer (the ‘tahdig’).
Made with bright tasting Greek yoghurt and packed with splodges of juicy blueberries, this simple baked cheesecake is sure to go down a treat with all comers.
Perfect for a summertime garden lunch or picnic, this simple savoury tart makes for a deliciously satisfying and quietly impressive option that will please both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
Offering a deliberately simple spin on a classic seasonal dessert, this lovely pavlova is a lot easier to make than you’d expect and tastes like summer on a plate.
This delicious salad is a handy option for entertaining midweek, as most of the prep can be done beforehand, leaving you beautifully unruffled when the doorbell rings.
Prunes in Armagnac is a classic French combination that somehow feels very current. Simple to make but best after a few weeks of waiting, these make for a very lovely impromptu dessert – just serve with thick Greek yoghurt or crème fraîche.
The oats in this simple grape and almond cake give it a lovely rich taste and comforting texture, making it ideal for serving in squares with steaming hot cups of tea.
These American-style chocolate ‘crackle’ cookies would be perfect for parcelling up in parchment and giving as Christmas presents or serving up at the end of a festive dinner party with coffee.
This deliciously seasonal chocolate fig pudding cake is a classic chocolate cake at the edges, but the further in to the centre you go, the more puddingy it is – like a chocolate fondant in a slice. It’s also incredibly easy and quick to make yet will make a big impression at any table.
This warm salad is ideal for the chillier days of autumn when you don’t need to go straight to root veg winter stews yet but still need a bit of warmth and substance to your dishes.
With its combination of bright flavours, nutty tones and the richness of the ham, it’s a new stalwart for chillier autumn days
Made using a no-churn method, this baked apple ice cream makes for a deliciously creamy, rich and autumnal dessert option just as it is, and it can be served straight from the freezer thanks to the generous splash of rum in the recipe
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