Make the most of outdoor eating with these picnic veggie “sausage” rolls and a slightly boozy strawberry pavlova

Cauliflower steaks in a punchy chimichurri and a smoky barbecued salad

Jam is a handy fallback when fruit is in short supply, be that in an eggless cake, or as an accompaniment for cheese, pancakes, granola and more ...

A pasta sauce for tired greens and a crisp kale snack smothered in a chilli peanut dressing

Vinegar is an unsung hero of the kitchen, as proven by these any-way lentils, and speedy, any-veg pickle

A cheesy, herby, spring tart with peppery, honey-dressed leaves on the side

As we face a long haul in isolation, the need for easy and resourceful recipes has never been greater. Our favourite vegetarian offers her 10 go-to meals …

Make the most of the last of the forced rhubarb with classic roast rhubarb or baked into American-style cookies

A chance discovery in a dusty loft inspires this week’s Mother’s Day recipes for a queen of puddings and a nostalgic citrussy compote to go with it

It always pays to use herbs in abundance, as in this punchy salad and cheesy tart

A rich Greek potato stew with olives and feta, and a whipped, cumin-scented feta dip

You don’t have to be celebrating a birthday to enjoy this simplified take on florentines (or fancy chocolate drops) and a salted caramel pecan tart

Make a big batch of this simplified pizza dough, use a little in this cheese-free recipe, and still have some left over for your next pizza night

There’s no need to get fancy when cooking for one: bring on the spaghetti with chillies and greens, followed by a chocolate and sticky blood orange sundae

A sweet-sour, spicy lentil soup-stew packed with flavour, with an amazing coconutty green chutney on the side

The blood orange is a chink of light in the dark of midwinter. Make a meal of them in a rich, warm salad bursting with citrus punch, followed by a spicy, sticky cake

This veg has become my Netflix of the kitchen. Try charred sweet potatoes with honeyed lime butter, and a lemon and sweet potato mash

Filling and healthy make-ahead recipes for a refreshing coriander and sweet potato soup, and a smoothie you can make the night before to kickstart your mornings

There’s a two-pronged, comfortingly carby salvo of bread and batter in this squash toad in the hole, smothered in a knockout gravy

Alternative ingredients to bring in the new year: a vegan and gluten-free shortbread smothered in date caramel and buckwheat crepes made with browned butter