Entertaining

Dry-roasting the potatoes for this simple but flavoursome salad intensifies the taste, rather than watering it down by boiling.

A deboned and butterflied lamb leg is a great thing to barbecue, particularly when served with a fresh, herby salsa.

With its shortcrust pastry, chewy caramel centre and luscious ganache topping, this tart is like chocolate caramel slice for grown-ups.

This make-ahead slow-cooked roast is crowned with a crust of buttery almonds, herbs and pomegranate arils.

A seasonal autumn salad that celebrates figs, and can be given more “main-course energy” with the addition of sliced prosciutto.

Crunchy and fluffy textures meet chutneys, cooling yoghurt and aromatic spices in this oven-free dinner.

Chunks of juicy watermelon, rich fior di latte and a sweet-savoury dressing is a refreshing combination in hot weather.

Store-bought lasagne sheets are the secret shortcut behind this vegetarian pasta bake. Just add a salad.

Garlic butter adds the finishing touch to this epic multilayered club sandwich. Frilly toothpicks optional.

Don’t let yeast scare you. Follow these tips and you’ll be making light, fluffy bakery-style dinner rolls in no time.