We’ve delved into Giancarlo and Katie Caldesi’s great new book The Amalfi Coast  to bring you two super summery recipes.

Whip up something special over the Easter weekend with Le Cordon Bleu-trained cake artist Stefi Jakab’s recipes for choc-orange hot cross buns, a tasty Madeira cake, and easy rosemary biscuits.

Easter means chocolate. These cookies, brownies, and puddin’ pies all taste that much better when homemade – especially when you know buying fairly-traded ingredients improves lives across the world.

Combining sweet cherry tomatoes and a spicy kick of harissa, this tasty recipe comes in at just 380 calories per serving and is cooked in one tray, making it light on the washing up too.

Billington’s Triple Sweet Truffles from Paul A Young – a delicious and sweet Easter treat

It’s not all about Australians and New Zealanders finding yet another justification for behaving badly. St Patrick’s day is also about celebrating the heritage of the island. What better way than with food made with the nation’s favourite drink – Guinnness? Presenting Steak & Guinness burgers with rosemary & garlic butter and Guinness honeycomb ice cream

She put up with a cake-batter smeared child ‘helping’ with the baking on many a rainy afternoon, so repay your Mum this Mother’s Day with a batch of rather superior cupcakes. And, if you really love her, you could even let her lick the bowl.

Show off your skill with a bit of smoked haddock by serving this risotto as a brilliant brunch for your Mum on the 10th. 

Sweeten up for springtime with these cocktails showcasing the mellifluous notes of  honey’n’herb-flavoured Stoli Sticki.