Latest from Recipes by Amanda Laird

Life's a beach (+ recipes)

Pre-prepared marinades and sauces add interest to simple summer holiday food.

Recipe: Fresh raspberry sauce

Recipe: Potato salad with caper, gherkin and red onion mayo

Recipe: Lamb cutlets with cranberry cider marinade

Christmas presence (+ recipes)

Making gifts is always a thoughtful gesture, and these morsels are sure to spread some cheer.

Recipe: Christmas mince with blueberries

Recipe: Cranberry redcurrant sauce

Recipe: Chocolate chestnut truffles

Berried treasures (+ recipes)

Summer fruits are at their best now and add a splash of flavour and colour to make-ahead Christmas desserts.

Recipe: Scallops with potatoes and lemon oil

Recipe: Mussels with cider and cream

Recipe: Seared tuna, melon and fennel salad

Super sandwiches (+ recipes)

The humble sandwich gets a makeover with some gourmet ingredients.

Recipe: Avocado, hummus, feta and carrot wraps

Recipe: Grilled pepper, herb and tuna muffuletta

Recipe: Roast chicken, apple slaw and aioli baguette

Small pleasures (+ recipes)

Good-looking, moreish and easy to eat, these bite sized morsels will be the hit of the party.

Recipe: Chicken, basil and pinenut sandwiches