• Spring is one of the most beautiful times of year and to make it flourish more, this feminine and fabulous treasure is filled with dishes that are as fresh and fragrant as spring’s early blooms. Broccoli with garlic, chilli and black-olive dressing is the perfect accompaniment to a springtime salad, while ravioli with sheep’s milk ricotta and herb butter is simply sublime for a warm night on the patio! Spring The Cookbook by Skye Gyngell is available from Exclusive Books.

    The mother of baking is back with yet another cookbook to accompany her television show of the same name, and it is bigger and better than ever! The ginger and sultana iced buns or the cheat’s Christmas apricot trifle will be a surefire favourite at any party. If your mouth isn’t watering yet, maybe the raspberry knickerbocker glory will do the trick… Available from Exclusive Books.

    “Because of my job, I am always in the kitchen, which I love. But, what I love even more is finding kitchen appliances that work beautifully and make my life a little easier. This month, I’m loving the Kenwood Hand Blender. If you are always in the kitchen, then a free-standing blender is a must in your home! But, hand blenders are versatile and also perfect to use for anything you need to get done quickly (not to mention they’re a breeze to clean)!” By Nomvuselelo Mncube, F&HE cooking assistant

    Introducing the ultimate meat-lover’s pizza – the Meatzza! “Gluten-free, low-carb, and Paleo-friendly, this meaty pizza is our favourite take on a grain-free pizza. Hearty and healthly for winter, and with a flavourful crust made out of ground beef, it was invented by the wonderful Nigella Lawson (in her cookbook Nigellissima) and is beyond delicious – a trend I certainly don’t want to see disappear! Spruce it up with any topping you like – it’s quick and easy to make and satisfies the majority of cravings. It’s also perfect for people on either a ketogenic or Atkins-style diet. I’m definitely a fan!”…