Bramley & blackberry tray cake

A kind of right-way-up upside down cake – a perfect teatime treat. You can make it in a roasting tin, too

Tomato & crispy crumb chicken

An easy midweek supper dish that’s low in fat but high in flavour

Autumn piccalilli with pear

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Eaten immediately, this pickle will have a punchy
tang, perfect with strong cheeses, but by winter
the flavours will mellow, ideal for sliced ham.

Gnocchi & tomato bake

A comforting veggie main packed with rich Italian flavours

Lentil lasagne

Vegan cooking made easy – this Italian bake uses cauliflower and soya milk for a white sauce and canned lentils as filling

Homemade custard

Once you've cracked your own technique for silky smooth vanilla custard, you'll never go back to tinned

Pumpkin risotto

We've adapted this Italian squash rice-pot recipe so it's a breeze for kids to make – just follow our step-by-step prep and cooking guide

Summery mushroom & truffled herb salad

A drizzle of truffle oil turns mushrooms on toast into an elegant starter, says associate food editor Barney Desmazery

Turkey & bacon club

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Satisfy your hunger with this tasty and hearty club sandwich, perfect for weekend breakfast

Speedy noodle soup

Don’t let a lack of time ruin your evening meal, this speedy supper is easy to whip up at the last minute