Celery sticks with blue cheese dip

This tangy, creamy sauce makes a great centrepiece for a party platter but is versatile enough to go beyond crudités

Brussels sprouts with chestnuts & sage

Prepare this simple festive side dish to jazz up the humble sprout. It makes a great get-ahead dish to save you time on Christmas Day

Crunchy cauliflower, apple & blue cheese salad

A tasty combination of crunchy cauliflower, sweet apple and creamy, salty blue cheese

Bean & pesto mash

Substitute potatoes with pulses for a healthy alternative mash with a chunky texture

Cauliflower & macaroni cheese

What do you get if you add cauliflower, cheese and macaroni? Comfort food heaven

Chocolate flapjacks

Lovely for a lunchbox treat, these flapjacks have plenty of slow-burning carbs to keep you going through the afternoon

Crab & leek pasties

Adding a crabmeat filling to these pasties makes these special enough to serve to friends

Mediterranean chicken tray bake

A colourful all-in-one bake bursting with summer flavour

Turkey tortilla pie

Top a chilli con carne with snipped tortilla wraps for this healthy one-pot that fuses nachos with enchiladas

Apple scones with blackberry compote

The perfect autumnal afternoon treat, sit back and enjoy with a warming cup of tea