Cuisine

Seville orange and almond torte with orange and cardamom syrup
The skin from the almonds adds flecks of colour but, if you prefer, you can use ground almonds instead. The torte will keep for two or three days in an airtight container

Flaked almond chocolate cake
This melt-in-the-mouth cake will keep for three days in an airtight container

Braised chicken and rice with orange, saffron, almond and pistachio syrup
Serve this with slow-cooked spinach, finished with leeks and a miniscule amount of rhubarb. This may sound strange but the rhubarb is sweetened by the leeks and it really does work

Almond cake with orchard fruits
The abundance of fruits from the autumn harvest means you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to making delicious desserts

Prune and mint stuffed shoulder of lamb
The lamb is stuffed with a mouthwatering mix of rice, mint, prunes and almonds to give this favourite Sunday cut an interesting dimension

Smiley faces
Help kids on their way to the recommended five-aday by making happy faces out of vegetables

Ajo Blanco
This simple soup is a stunner. Lovely served with toasted country-style bread drizzled with more oil

Chocolate truffle slice
A wickedly tempting treat with your morning coffee, or a simple yet

Panforte
This traditional Italian Christmas cake makes a gorgeous gift. Wrapped in clingfilm it will keep for two months

Chocolate and apricot wrap cake
This looks impressive but is simplicity itself – and you can vary the fillings according to what you have