Thumbprint cookies

These easy cookies with a fruity jam filling are perfect teatime treats. Make a batch as a weekend project and fill up your biscuit tin.

Crispy sausage, onion & egg breakfast tostadas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Top small flour tortillas with seasoned sausagemeat, chunky guacamole, fried egg and hot sauce to make an easy, speedy dinner for two

Savoury mince

Make this savoury beef mince to enjoy with mashed potato, rice, or in a baked potato. It could also work as a bolognese base for pasta, or as a pie filling

Cheeseburger sausage rolls

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Put a spin on sausage rolls with a beefy cheeseburger-inspired filling, complete with gherkins and homemade burger sauce. They’re perfect for lunch or snacks

Slow cooker honey garlic chicken

Swap the noodles for steamed white rice if you prefer, and if you like a bit of heat, add more chilli flakes or use a fresh chilli instead

Smoky peanut butter mole with black beans

Use black beans to make a mole, a rich, smoky Mexican sauce made with chillies, spices, nuts and seeds. Use it as a filling for tacos, jackets or quesadillas

Smoked haddock and leek chowder with cheddar dumplings

Swap the haddock for any smoked white fish, or use oily fish, such as salmon or trout in this chowder. It’s topped with moreish cheddar dumplings

Green chilli chicken pot pies

Try a delicious twist on chicken pie inspired by Mexican green chicken chilli (or chilli verde) – it amps up the flavour while retaining the comfort factor

Alpine-style cheesy cabbage gratin

Serve this cabbage gratin alongside a Sunday roast and it will soon become a family favourite. If you like, you can swap the emmental or gruyère for comté

Rhubarb, ricotta & pistachio cake

Put rhubarb centre stage in this bake. Ricotta provides a lovely tang to cakes and softens the crumb texture. If you don’t have it, use soured cream instead