Cumin-scented chicken curry

This curry improves if you make it ahead, it gives the flavours time to mingle

Beef burger with sweet potato chilli chips

Give hamburgers a healthy makeover by oven-cooking lean beef and serving with wholemeal bun and sweet potatoes

Bakewell cheesecake

This almond and cherry baked cheesecake is a heavenly marriage of two amazing desserts

Potato, cheddar & red onion pasties

Cram shortcrust pastry parcels with oozing cheese and sweet onion chutney – versatile bites with a professional finish

Snowman friends cake decoration

Icing and decorating a Christmas cake may take time but this sweet snowy scene will be a hit with kids

Peppermint & rose cream napkin decorations

These elegant edible adornments really finish off a beautifully set dinner table on those special occasions

Parkin

Parkin is a traditional sponge cake from Northern England flavoured with syrupy molasses, oatmeal and ginger. A lovely teatime treat!

Leek, cheddar & bacon loaf sandwich

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Do away with pesky slices of bread and bake your cheesy filling into your loaf – serve as thick wedges

Cheese & spinach penne with walnut crumble

A twist on macaroni cheese, with added veg and a crunchy topping of bread and nuts – make in batches and freeze

Barley, chicken & mushroom risotto

Love risotto? Try this low-fat version, which swaps traditional risotto rice for pearl barley