Leek, cheese & potato pasties

Mini veggie pastry parcels with oozing cheese make a great value and comforting homemade snack

Salt beef on rye bread with mustard sauce

This quick canapé of traditional Jewish salt beef with a twist has the wow factor despite taking only minutes to make

Salmon, fennel & lime plates

This is a fresh and light way to serve up smoked salmon – ideal as a last minute starter

Baked buffalo chicken wings

Sticky spiced wings make great finger food or canapés, and this version skips the deep-fried stage so they’re healthier

Quick prawn, coconut & tomato curry

Make curry in a hurry with this speedy recipe – a fragrant spice pot ready in half an hour

Lamb & apricot stew

A fruity and warming Middle Eastern tagine to be served with couscous and herbs – a speedy casserole with plenty of flavour

Salami & peppadew pizza

A homemade pizza is the perfect midweek TV supper- this version has a mild chilli kick

Creamy lemon & cabbage pasta with garlic crumbs

Throwing together store cupboard staples with pasta can make a surprisingly luxurious supper

Winter spice jelly

This spiced jam can be stored to eat with meat or cheese or presented as a homemade gift

Fresh herb sauce

This fresh green purée is a light alternative to traditional heavy sauces and goes well with an Italian-style roast turkey or chicken