Pumpkin, fennel & Taleggio galette

Diana Henry's tart with buttery, flaky puff pastry, creamy Italian cheese and autumnal vegetables makes for a wonderful lunch if you're entertaining friends

Pear & hazelnut dartois

A dartois is a delicate puff pastry tart, filled with frangipane and fresh fruit – a winning dessert if you're entertaining guests

Burnt leeks on toast with romesco

Sweet when blanched, slightly bitter when burned, these perfectly balanced leeks atop crusty ciabatta make an easy, healthy, vegan starter

Stuffed onions

Soft, caramelised, oven-roasted onions stuffed with minced lamb and creamy Greek yogurt, a main course with a difference that's delicious with vegetable pilaf

Root vegetable rice

Looking for something a little different to have with your autumnal roast? This beautiful seasonal saffron-infused vermicelli is just the ticket

Herby yogurt dressing

Simply blitz this creamy dressing in a blender for a cooling, flavourful accompaniment to lamb or serve it as a dip

Banoffee pie

An easy family favourite with buttery pastry and sweet dulce de leche. We recommend a generous dollop of cream to serve

Spider’s web cake

Swiss meringue buttercream icing transformed into a spooky Halloween showstopper – this rich chocolate sponge will be the guest of honour at any Halloween party

Sweet German dumplings (dampfnudel)

Dessert German-style, these little dumplings, or 'dampfnudel', can be sweet or savoury. Ours are poached to perfection and bathed in vanilla custard – a comfort-food classic

Jalapeno poppers

Pack extra flavour into these irresistible chillies with plenty of cream cheese and mozzarella. Ideal party food