A southern kitchen

At the moment this is my absolutely favourite cake. Only a little bit sweet, it has a sharp, citrusy tang and is rapturously good, writes Joan Bishop.

This wonderfully fresh-tasting and vibrant pesto mixes green peas, edamame beans and mint with the nuttiness of parmesan, writes Joan Bishop.

I have published a number of recipes using rhubarb. Its sharp, surprising flavour is perfect in cakes, muffins and pies.

In these times of turbulence, having a good scone recipe up your sleeve is a must. We have searched our archives to find this gem from Joan Bishop.

Tender, intensely succulent, spicily seasoned and served rather rare, best describes this, my favourite burger.

On a recent trip to Australia we were intrigued to see almost every cafe had their own version of banana bread.

Bathed in sweet chilli sauce and the juice of limes and perfumed with fresh herbs and spices, these little morsels of chicken quickly bake to succulent perfection in a hot oven, writes Joan Bishop.

Chock full of fruits, seeds, and oats, this is a muesli bar just as it should be.

Cooking a pork leg or shoulder can be tricky because the fat surrounds - rather than marbles - the meat, so once that fat is removed the pork can dry out during cooking.

I've simplified and updated this rich winter classic - beef and mushrooms in red wine. The addition of fresh rosemary and dried apricots with their tangy-tartness packs a well-rounded flavour punch...

This deep, dark and densely flavoured coffee roll is spectacularly delicious, an antidote to all that rich sweetness of Easter, writes Joan Bishop.

Like bacon, leek and blue cheese? Joan Bishop shares a recipe that's a particular favourite.