Mexican beef & potato pie

A shepherd’s pie with a real twist – top a chilli con carne style filling with cheesy mash and tortilla chips

Lamb burgers with tzatziki

Homemade burgers are always a winner – try this low-calorie, Greek spin with cucumber and mint yogurt and spicy patties

Cajun meatballs

Love meatballs? Try this low-calorie recipe that uses turkey mince, served in a hot pepper sauce

Peppery sausages with sweet potato mash

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Try bangers and mash with a difference – flavour your sausages with thyme and West Indian spice and serve with creamy potatoes

Strawberry-mallow cheesecake

Fruit eases the guilt factor of this pretty-in-pink, ricotta-based cake with a shortbread base and marshmallow topping

Gooseberry & hazelnut slices

A nutty sponge cake with jammy gooseberries in a shortcrust pastry case, flavoured with delicate elderflower cordial

Minty bean & courgette dip with pitta crisps

This healthier version of chips and dips is a great way to start a picnic or party

Spiced & iced Christmas trees

The whole family will enjoy making these cute and Christmassy gingerbread treats

Cheat’s hot-cross buns

A bread mix makes these Easter hot-cross buns a simple treat to knock up

Blackberry & almond meringue cake

Impress your friends and family with this fabulous celebration cake