and colour.Ingredients200g feta cheese, sliced1 teaspoon fresh oregano leavesOlive oil200g broccoli, broken into florets500g quinoa100 sugar snaps1x400g tin borlotti beans, well rinsed and drained1 avocado, destoned and diced4 handfuls rocket, washed2

.QuesadillasServes 2Ingredients2 small wheat flour (or cornflour) tortillas2 tbsp tinned refried beans, thinned out with a little vegetable stockor water2 tbsp chopped fresh tomatoes2 tbsp of grated CheddarApprox 1–2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying

.Steamed Chocolate Sponge PuddingServes 6Ingredients100g (3oz) unsalted butter150g (5oz) caster sugar2 eggs1 egg yolk200g (7oz) self-raising flour50g (2oz) cocoa powder50g (2oz) grated chocolateMethodMix together the butter and sugar work until it forms a creamy

to the mix, pulsing in bursts until you have the texture you want. Taste and season with a little salt if you think it needs it – but remember that Parmesan is quite salty anyway.The Bertinet Kitchen, 12 St Andrew's Terrace, Bath BA1 2QR. Tel: 01225 445531

teaspoons tomato purée½ a tin (200g) of chopped tomatoes650–750ml (1½ pints) chicken stock2–3 potatoes (preferably Maris Piper)2 tablespoons salted butter, meltedSalt and pepperMethodSoak the beans overnight in plenty of water. When you’re ready to start

With Cheddar MeatballsServes 4IngredientsFor the meatballs:1 medium onion, finely choppedA knob of butterA pinch of salt280g (10oz) sausage meat50g (2oz) mature Cheddar cheese grated30g (1oz) breadcrumbs Olive oil5 medium-sized tomatoesFor the spaghetti:400g

100g leeks, washed and sliced into 2mm10g water5 g unsalted butter1 pinch of white fine ground pepper1 pinch of salt225g Desiree potatoes, cooked in their skins, and grated40g Gruyere cheese, gratedFor the eggwash20g whole milk1 free range size 3

Rachel Allen, author of Rachel's Favourite Food and mother of Josh, 10, Lucca, seven, and Scarlett Lily, one reveals her foodie secrets   What’s your earliest food memory? I do remember being taught to milk a cow when I was about five

THERE'S A GOOD reason why loved ones are sometimes affectionately called "Cupcake": this sweet little term of endearment conjures up visions of something diminutive, dainty and oh-so-cute – just like your child. Not only are they delicious to eat, cupcakes have also become someth...

Gillon Meller, chef at The River Cottage and father of Isla, 11, and Cecily, five, reveals foodie secrets:What’s your earliest food memory? The first time I ate white chocolate, probably aged three.What was the first thing you ever cooked? Something