SERVES 4 PREP 15 mins COOK 20 mins EASY V 4 large field mushrooms8 tomatoes, halved1 garlic clove, thinly sliced2 tsp olive oil200g bag spinach4 eggs 1 Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the mu

Ingredients (Serves 8) ◆ 400g reduced fat soft cheese ◆ 250g lemon curd ◆ Finely grated rind and juice of 1 small lemon ◆ 12 readymade 18cm sweet pancakes ◆ 12 mini meringues ◆ 150g fresh raspberries

Delicious recipes for a special start to the day – and they’re perfect for beginners!

Pancakes are a timeless way to use up leftovers. Shrove Tuesday (17 Feb) is the day before the start of Lent (Ash Wednesday) – it was the last opportunity to use up eggs and fats before Lent’s fasting

Start the day the right way with these deliciously healthy breakfasts

■ Serves 4 (makes 8 pancakes) ■ Prep 5 mins plus 20 mins resting ■ Cook 30 mins 150g plain flour3 eggs400ml milkneutral-tasting oil, for frying150g soft cheese75ml double cream1 tbsp icing sugar1 tsp