Foodie Friday

On a hot weekend what could be better than an ice lolly? Unfortunately, most of the lollies you buy are full of sugar and not very healthy. Well, help is at hand as here are a few flavour combinations to get you started, with no additives or added sugars. Lollies are fun to make with the children and you can have almost any flavour that takes your fancy. Here is one favourite by Sara Matthews

A decadent, delicious strawberry meringue Panna Cotta Dessert to celebrate the arrival of Summer - just perfect for the weekend!

This is a gluten free and dairy free cake. It’s moist and looks the part on a summer buffet table. You can replace the raspberries with chopped strawberries, although the raspberries give it a beautiful tartness. It’s just the type of cake I like when you have unexpected guests, as it’s a bung it all in the bowl and cook recipe, just perfect for those weekend guests.

Who ever knew that baked beans could taste this good? No longer a simple side dish...these baked beans are entirely different! A tasty meal as they are, or a perfect addition to any bbq party!

A proper weekend breakfast, everything can be prepared ahead, ready to throw together in the morning. Just add a huge mug of tea for a good start to the day

Having a dinner party this weekend? Then try making this classic Italian dessert with delicate vanilla. The perfect light sweet for a chilled summer gathering.

These delicious marinated lamb chops are cooked over a flame grill, which produces a tasty char. They are out-of-this-world gorgeous!

This lemon tart is a lovely conclusion to an elegant dinner!

This restaurant-quality fish supper puts a new spin on classic French ratatouille

Nigel Raffles shares his recipe for slow cooked crispy duck served with soft pillows of yumminess - potato dauphine!