Make these doughnuts from scratch in half an hour, and serve with seasonal spices and maple cream
The modern cook: Seasonal citrus takes centre stage in this salad of sweet oranges and bitter leaves, and a simple, south Indian lemon pickle
Baking: Here are two takes on the classic blueberry pie, one a crumble cake brimming with fruit, the other a buttery lattice tart that could become an obsession …
A golden baked cauliflower smothered in a prune and almond sauce makes for a superb vegetarian centrepiece
This cool, crunchy Sichuan salad, drenched in garlicky dressing and fiery chillies, is now a global favourite. The secret? Make sure you bruise the cucumbers, rather than actually smash them
There are many ways to get this berry jelly wrong, or just right – but our resident perfectionist has tried most of them, so you don’t have to
This Canadian staple has long been interpreted differently, with various nuts and biscuit bases, but which version nails it?
Pork and parmesan tortellini in a rich broth and a rich, celebratory pasta and mushroom bake
If you can’t stand the heat, try this zingy no-bake tart with a temptingly crunchy base and tropical mango and lime filling
Chocolate-coated candied citrus peel always goes down well at this time of year. Why not add a cocktail with the same flavours?
The definitive step-by-step guide to this quintessentially French peasant dish of boozy chicken laden with lardons and herbs
Feeling fruity: Five recipes to use citrus
Aubergine roasted, whipped and dressed in a zippy vinaigrette makes a memorable, meze-style centrepiece
The gay BDSM biker romance won best film at the Bifas, tying with Iraq war drama Warfare for most awards on four each
A Scandinavian classic treat to eat with hot tea
Can’t face a lot of last-minute, late-night cooking? Then use these shortcuts, from an easy Scandi smörgåsbord to perfect mince pies
Anything tomatoes can do, strawberries can do sooner writes Alice Zaslavsky, who pairs the berries with stretchy cheese and a sweet-sour dressing
Orange rind gives this polenta cake wonderful depth of flavour
Yes, it's traditionally a winter food, but there's no reason you can't cook with polenta when the sun's out
Peas pop in the mouth to great delight in this low-maintenance spring vegetable risotto based on a recipe by a favourite Italian cook