Rebecca Tomes

If the return of The Celebrity Traitors has you dreaming of a staycation in a castle, look no further! These Scottish fortresses are open to guests.

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Made with tasty sausage meat and creamy ricotta, this recipe brings a new twist on traditional lasagne. Recipe and image from Poppy Cooks: The Actually Delicious Batch Cookbook by Poppy O’Toole (£22, Bloomsbury). Photography: © Haarala Hamilton

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Containing one third of our daily recommended fibre intake, this healthy pasta dish is a real crowd-pleaser. Recipe and image courtesy of Discover Great Veg, discovergreatveg.co.uk

Curb your dessert cravings with these sweet and satisfying cookies – they're freezer-friendly too! Recipe and image from UK Flour Millers, fabflour.co.uk/easy-peasy-baking

Indulge in the ultimate tuna toastie for a flavour-packed lunch. Recipe and image courtesy of Belton Farm, beltonfarm.co.uk

Whip up these savoury pancakes for a delicious brunch, lunch or light dinner. Recipe and image courtesy of Wensleydale Creamery, wensleydale.co.uk

Impress your guests with this speedy summer tart that's easier to make than you may think. Recipe and image courtesy of Clawson Farms, clawsonfarms.co.uk

After an easy mid-week dinner? These cheesy potato skins will be a hit for the whole family. Recipe and image courtesy of Clawson Farms, clawsonfarms.co.uk

Packed with protein and plenty of fibre, this vibrant dish is as nutritious as it is flavourful. Recipe and imagery courtesy of The Watercress Company, watercress.co.uk

Ready in 45 minutes, this satisfying, fibre-packed tart is the perfect midweek meal. Recipe and image courtesy of California Walnuts, californiawalnuts.co.uk

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These scones are the perfect teatime treat with delicious flavours of pineapple and coconut. Recipe and image courtesy of FAB Flour’s Easy Peasy Baking campaign, from UK Flour Millers, fabflour.co.uk

Bursting with sweet blackcurrant flavour, this summery dessert is the perfect treat to serve at your next al fresco gathering. Recipe and image courtesy of The Blackcurrant Foundation, blackcurrantfoundation.co.uk

This light and refreshing dessert is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s full of goodness. Recipe and image courtesy of Love Fresh Berries, lovefreshberries.co.uk

Sandwich fluffy sponge layers with fragrant rosewater-infused strawberry jam and cream for a twist on the classic Victoria sponge cake. Recipe and image courtesy of Clarence Court Eggs, clarencecourt.co.uk

Made using tasty lamb mince and aromatic curry paste, this easy recipe brings a new take on the classic Scotch egg. Recipe and image courtesy of Dairy Diary, dairydiary.co.uk.

Bring a classic British dessert along to your next picnic with this easy Eton mess pot recipe. Recipe and image courtesy of Love Fresh Berries, lovefreshberries.co.uk