Lime & ginger drizzle cake

The combination of lime and ginger gives the classic drizzle cake a modern twist

Mediterranean salad tarts

Light, fresh-flavoured vegetarian snacks

Peppered mackerel fishcakes

Use up leftover mash to create a comforting, good-value family meal

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