Sweet potato & spinach bake

If you’re after some substantial comfort food on a budget then this vegetarian bake is just the thing. Add lamb chops for the meat eaters

Pistachio praline & vanilla cake

Pistachio praline and vanilla sponge – a nutty-tasting cake that’s perfect for birthdays

Raspberry Bakewell slice

Get ahead this weekend and make this indulgent, freezable treat, perfect for pud or with a cup of tea

Salmon rillettes

A little like a salmon terrine, this dish is terrific with homemade bread, served as a starter

Sesame & chilli pancakes with tzatziki

A tempting and tasty gluten-free option for your party guests. These are a little like small blinis

Chicken tikka skewers

This breezy dish is perfect for the grill or barbecue – and it’s low-calorie too

Fig & prosciutto pizzettas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Impress when entertaining with these mini pizzas topped with creamy mozzarella, sweet fruit and salty Italian ham

Spiced plum & blackberry crumble

Showcase fruit in a piping hot, oat-topped crumble delicately flavoured with cinnamon and star anise

Blackberry & lemon mess

Everybody loves traditional strawberry Eton mess, but blackberries also work beautifully with homemade meringue and luscious lemon cream

Orange polenta cake

Give your dessert an Italian flavour with this moist and fruity polenta cake