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When my kids were little, the annual hunt for Easter eggs, which were secreted around our flat like treasure, was pure joy. It was delightful watching their little faces light up as they discovered a sweet gem, before smearing themselves with chocola

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• Leave out the carrots. After roasting for 20 mins, put 1 aubergine, 2 red peppers and 2 red onions, all cut into large chunks, in with the potatoes. Swap the peas for cherry tomatoes and replace the stock and yeast extract with 5 tbsp balsamic vine

• Fry 2 sliced onions in 1 tbsp vegetable oil until soft. Add the lamb and brown. Cube the potatoes, add with the cinnamon and 3 tbsp curry paste and fry for 3 mins. Add a 400g can chopped tomatoes and 300ml vegetable stock. Simmer, covered, for 15 m

• Fry 2 sliced onions in the oil until golden, add the chillies and fry for 30 seconds more, then stir through 6 tbsp tomato chutney. Cook the sausages as before. Spoon the chunks onto 4 warmed flour tortillas. Add the onion relish and a handful of r

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Mix1/4 tsp each cayenne, ground cumin, paprika and salt. Cut each tortilla into eight triangles and spread over baking sheets in a single layer. Brush with vegetable oil and sprinkle both sides with the spice m

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes and drizzle with the oil. Season and roast for 25 mins. Cook the fish as above. Whisk 2 tbsp olive oil with 2 tsp sherry vinegar, 1 finely chopped shallot and 1 tsp Dijon musta

• Whizz together 125g ricotta, 140g plain flour , 1 tsp baking powder, 1 egg, 150ml milk, 1 tbsp sugar and the zest of 1 orange. Fry dollops of the batter in melted butter in a non-stick frying pan for 2 mins each side. Makes 15. • Beat together 125g

This stunning retro dessert is made using cheat’s ingredients (you don’t have to reveal that to anyone, though), and it’s completely make-ahead. • Serves 12 • Prep 25 mins plus 3 hrs setting and cooling • Cook 5 mins 2 x 300g shop-bought madeira ca

Savoury parmesan tartlets • Garlic & herb roast lamb on boulange`re potatoes • Honey-glazed roast carrots • Peas & beans with pancetta & mint • Bun & butter pudding The pastry cases for the starter can be made up to three days in advance and chill