Diana Henry recipes

Black cardamom is gorgeous with aubergines. It has a distinctive smoky flavour, although it's subtle in this dish

A handful of basic ingredients combined with storecupboard artichokes and you've got a speedy supper with a touch of lux

This refreshing summer dessert is milky, subtle and slightly tangy. Use the plumpest, most perfectly-ripe strawberries you can find for the best flavour

Nothing is as comforting as a rich creamy lasagne and the sweet, earthy flavours of this veggie classic are well worth the effort

Meltingly tender and full of classic Asian flavours, these lamb shanks are perfect for freezing

Packed with rice, chicken, veggies and a creamy sauce, these Russian-influenced pies are great for using up leftovers

Known as gröstl, this is bacon, onion and potato fry-up is a real hunger-stopper and great served with fried egg

Delicate lavender and honey cream is the perfect accompaniment to a slice or two of this sumptuous summer dessert. Assemble the tart just before serving to prevent soggy pastry

A Spanish-inspired, cinnamon-spiked rice pudding enriched with double cream and served with boozy strawberries

This beautiful bird makes a nice change for Sunday lunch, it's complemented by the sweetness of figs and a nutty sauce

Easy to make and full of juicy fruit, this cake can be served at teatime or as a pudding, the perfect finish to Sunday lunch

Little Sicilian savoury-sweet morsels, a bit like meatballs, but made with flavoursome aubergine flesh. Serve plain or with a fresh tomato sauce for dipping

A lightly spiced lamb bake with artichoke hearts, a cherry tomato ragu and layers of fried aubergine and potato

Make the most of globe artichokes with luscious, creamy burrata and a delicate saffron, honey and white balsamic dressing

Silky smooth chocolate ganache, with crisp ciabatta toasts and a sprinkle of sea salt makes for a quick, chic, ultra-indulgent dinner party dessert