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From easy recipes you can make with the kids to delicious takes on all-time beloved bakes, find tasty treats for all

Last year, Desert Island Discs presenter Lauren Laverne received a shock cancer diagnosis. In her first inter view since, she tells Sali Hughes how the experience has helped her to find joy in the everyday

Make an easy salad with three of your five-a-day. Halloumi with juicy pomegranate seeds and the crunch of pumpkin seeds is a moreish combination. SERVES 2 PREP 15 mins COOK 15 mins EASY 80g thinly sli

■ Makes 12 ■ Prep 20 mins plus cooling ■ Cook 20 mins 500g block all-butter puff pastryplain flour, for dusting1 egg, beatenyour favourite filling, such asprawn cocktail, potato curryor crumbled feta

Serves 8 Prep time 30 min, plus cooling Cooking time 1 hour 15 min MAKE AHEAD The meringues, sauces and crumb can all be made 1-2 days ahead – but you’ll need a large airtight container for the mering

COOK IN UNDER 30 MINUTES LESS THAN 10 INGREDIENTS STORECUPBOARD STAPLES under 3O minutes When you need good food in a hurry, these are great go-to dishes By Sophie Waplington Serves 2 | Prep 15 mins |