Scottish oatcakes

Forget shop-bought and make your own oatcakes. Perfect for serving with cheese or your favourite dips, they’re easy to make, with a just a few simple ingredients

Courgette fries

Ditch the potatoes and try these moreish courgette fries as a snack or side dish. Scatter with parmesan before serving

Fat rascals

Treat yourself to a Yorkshire classic with these fat rascals. Full of dried fruit and spices, they’re a cheeky bit of fun to serve with a cup of tea

Spicy microwave popcorn

Enjoy a snack that’s healthier than crisps. Sesame oil adds flavour and helps the spices stick to the popcorn, but you can use olive or rapeseed oil instead

Hummus snack packs

Save the liquid from a can of chickpeas to make a creamy hummus. We’ve served it with vegetable crudités for a healthy snack that contributes to your 5-a-day

Pear & chocolate flapjacks

Have an aspiring chef in the family? This recipe is written especially for kids and they will love making – and eating – these pear and chocolate flapjacks

Popcorn chicken platter

Make this savoury sharing platter for a movie night in with the kids – even the smallest hands will be able to enjoy this finger food

Air fryer sweet potato fries

Create wonderfully cooked sweet potato fries in an air fryer using very little oil. Then toss in sweet smoked paprika, Cajun or BBQ seasonings to ramp up the flavour

Fish finger hot dogs

A twist on a classic fish finger sandwich the whole family will love. Try Paul AInsworth’s trick of lightly salting the cod to firm it up before cooking – it’s a game-changer

Empanada-style Sri Lankan fish patties with curry aïoli

Make these moreish Sri Lankan fish patties to feed a crowd. Served with a quick curry aïoli for dipping, they take a bit of effort but are well worth it