freeze the finished dish for up to 1 month. thaw overnight then pan-fry in a little oil over a high heat

ready in about 25 minutes; serves 4
Belongs to Elyce123 Chicken pelau 
May
ready in about 45 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • chicken seasoning
  • medium curry powder
  • soy sauce
  • sunflower oil
  • golden granulated sugar
  • 300ml American easy-cook rice
Belongs to Elyce123 Carrot cake 
May

Makes 12 squares

ready in about an hour
You might need to buy:
  • 225g golden caster sugar
  • large eggs
  • 225g self-raising flour
  • 25g olive oil spread
  • 300g half-fat cream cheese
  • 25g unrefined golden icing sugar
  • zest of 1 orange
May
serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • 400g can cherry tomatoes in juice
  • sugar
  • fresh basil leaves
  • 200g dried spaghetti
  • grated fresh Parmesan
May
serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • 250g pasta
  • 250g asparagus
  • pancetta
  • mint leaves
  • 100ml olive oil
  • eggs

Makes 16 slices

You might need to buy:
  • golden syrup
  • 50g cocoa powder

will keep for 3 days in a cake tin, or freeze for up to 1 month

ready in about an hour and a half; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • 225g self-raising flour
  • 175g golden caster sugar
  • 125g blueberries
  • apricot jam
serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • cholla loaf
  • 200g pack reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 250g oak-smoked salmon slices
  • fresh dill
May
ready in about 35 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • goose fat or olive oil
  • finely chopped fresh parsley
May
ready in about an hour and 45 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • dried oregano
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • vegetable oil
  • red wine vinegar
  • dry white wine
  • wholegrain mustard
  • butter or olive oil
  • 1.5kg oven-ready chicken
  • Dijon mustard