Melon spritzers

Blend honeydew, Galia or cantaloupes into a cooling wine-based cocktail with apple juice and lime

Leftover veg & orange cake

A novel way to use up root vegetables is to bake up a sweet, moist sponge with citrus flavours

Coconut & cinnamon place-name cookies

Personalised biscuits are an impressive finishing touch when you’re setting a table for dinner with friends and family

Korean rice pot

A one pot rice dish is a fab way to use up leftovers – this one combines healthy veg and turkey, topped with fried egg

Bonfire Night baked potatoes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Transform a basic baked spud with a rich melted cheese topping, inspired by a classic dish from the French Alps

Chestnut & butternut risotto

This comforting Italian rice supper is a great way to use up leftover chestnuts

Seared scallops with flavoured greens

Cooking for friends? This sophisticated starter is a taste sensation with lemon, anchovies and garlic packing a punch

Italian bean & olive salad

A superhealthy side salad, packed full of vitamin C and perfect for al fresco eating

Five-spice beef & sugar snap noodles

Fancy a Chinese tonight? Tear up the takeaway menu and make this low fat, spiced supper instead

Silky celeriac soup with smoked haddock

A twist on celery soup. Leave out the haddock if you like (it’s just flaked over the top)