Layer up: spring fillings for filo pies

A bigger, shareable, scoopable panna cotta with biscuity almond shards and a simple lemon syrupPanna cotta is one of those desserts that looks more technical than it really is. But, in fact, it’s pr | Dessert, Food, Tea, Baking, Biscuits, Italian food and drink

This queen of hors d’oeuvres is enjoying a bit of a renaissance right now, so here’s how to make this comeback canapé in nine simple stepsThe deliciously fussy-looking devilled egg and its pal, t | Eggs, Food, Snacks, Starter

A spiced chocolate and hazelnut hot cross bun-inspired pudding with boozy amaretto whipped cream, and apple and rhubarb crumb barsThis easy-to-share crumb bar is inspired by the apple pie at the Polis | Easter, Dessert, Food, Fruit, Chocolate, Baking

Substantial spuds meet juicy fish in this warming suppertime classicPut a deep pan of salted water on to boil. Peel 750g of potatoes, then cut them into large pieces. Cook them in the boiling water un | Fish, Food, Life and style

A sweet dessert with potato in it? You’d better believe it, plus it’s inspired by an Italian culinary legendWriting in 1891, in his cooking manual La Scienza in Cucina e L’arte di Mangiar Bene ( | Cake, Food, Italian food and drink, Baking, Cheese, Eggs, Dessert, Nuts and seeds, Potatoes

Straddle the seasons with warming beans and cooling minty iceEaster, whether early or late, is the point at which my cooking changes step. The lidded earthenware casseroles are put away until autumn; | Sausages, Dessert, Food, Life and style

A super-massive, dark and enticing Easter treat with just a hint of the LevantEaster is a time for family and reflection, yes, but it’s also a time when all things sweet, including pudding, are the | Easter, Dessert, Food, Cake, Cheese, Eggs, Biscuits

Asparagus is here again! If you have the self-discipline not just to scoff it all immediately in a mound of butter, here are nine simple steps to turn it into a perfect seasonal soupSoup is rarely on | Food, Soup, Starter, Vegetables, Spring food and drink, British food and drink

Beans, herbs and peppers add a tasty twist to the classic combination our parents cooked for us• Read Yotam on ditching fad dietsCooked slowly in the chicken juices, the butter beans are creamy and | Food, Chicken, Potatoes, Life and style, Beans, pulses and legumes

My spicy skillet ground turkey and snap peas is a hit with readers (and my own family).

These summery snacks are based on the popular pintxo, only with the chilli blended into an artichoke tapenade that’s spread on toast and topped with the olive and anchovyGildas are such a lovely pre | Snacks, Food, Vegetables, Starter, Fish, Seafood, Bread, Spanish food and drink

An enterprising little starter in a tin bursting with familiar pizza flavours, plus two summery fishy tartsCrab, wonderful crab, an ingredient that has always been found on my restaurant menus and at | Spring food and drink, Seafood, Food, Fish, Starter, Main course, Baking, Pie, British food and drink, Shellfish

Mark Bittman’s spicy shrimp salad with mint, a recipe from 1998, still packs a fresh, lemony punch.

Just spaghetti, butter, lemon, cheese and basil. Easy to perfect, and here’s how …Al limone (no translation needed) is perhaps the perfect primo for this time of year, when we’re still waiting f | Food, Pasta, Fruit, Italian food and drink, Main course, Starter, Spring food and drink, Cheese

Dorie Greenspan’s blueberry crumb cake is a delightful vehicle for the summer’s first (or the freezer’s standby) blueberries.

Fresh but filling crab cakes and a spicy, seasonal mango salad with crisped chickpeasI don’t know about you, but I’m revelling in the asparagus, early strawberries and new potatoes that are floodi | Spring food and drink, Food, Seafood, Potatoes, Shellfish, Vegetables, Fruit, Salad, Main course, Side dishes

These vegan burgers are child’s play and fun to make, tooThis is exactly my kind of recipe. It’s easy, flavourful and, as a bonus, it’s crispy, too. In fact, it’s so simple, you could make the | Vegan food and drink, Vegetables, Food, Beans, pulses and legumes, Burgers, Bread, Main course

Gather and prepare your gear now for an excellent summer of grilled hamburgers, jerk ribs, cabbage wedges, yakitori, soy-basted chicken thighs. …