Imagine our delight when we found out that Le Creuset have a heart-shaped range, including a stoneware baking dish, ramekin set and deep dish. What’s more, they can go in the microwave, oven and the freezer. The cast iron casserole dish is my favourite and costs £79. For details,...

in the garlic and ginger, and continue cooking for 5 minutes, before adding the spices, a good grind of pepper, and stirring through for a minute. Add the cauliflower and the chickpeas, if using, and stir through until piping hot. Season to taste. Sprinkle

, then flour again. Put them on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, so they don’t fall apart when cooked. Fry in a large pan until golden.

Makes 10Ingredients100g plain flour2 eggs, beaten100ml (31/2fl oz) milk250ml (9fl oz) can corn kernels, drained100g (31/2oz) Cheddar, grated1 courgette, gratedCorn oil for fryingMethodPut the flour into a bowl and mix in the egg and milk until you have a smooth batter. Mix in the...

Serves 4Ingredients 500g (1lb 2oz) Jersey Royals1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard1 clove garlic, finely chopped1 handful dill, finely chopped2 tsp sherry vinegar200ml (7fl oz) extra virgin olive oilSalt & freshly ground black pepperMethodSimmer the potatoes in salted boiling water for about...

Houmous is a lovely healthy snack and my children enjoy it with carrot sticks, celery, cucumber batons and slices of red pepper. I accompany it with a tomato, mozzarella, avocado and basil salad, drizzled with olive oil, a toasted wholemeal mini pitta, and a pot of grated Cheddar...

This recipe is perfect on a chillier afternoon during a typically British summer. It can also be served slightly cooler on a hot day, and is a great recipe to make with children, as they love to get involved with peeling the tomatoes. For a more scintillating finish, try stirring...

Makes enough for 4 people as a starter. You will need to double the quantity if you want to serve this for lunchBruschetta (pronounced “broosketta”) was originally invented as a good way of using up stale bread by toasting it and adding a range of toppings. The simplest one is ma...

Monika’s Prawn & Courgette CouscousThis ten-minute supper from corner-shop ingredients results in a steaming, fragrant bowl of couscous. You could replace the prawns with any cooked protein: cubed tofu, or even simply a couple of handfuls of pumpkin

cream between two wafers, serve and eat immediately!Adapted from Cooking Italian With Kids by Liz Franklin (Ryland Peters & Small, £14.99).