Thumbprint cookies

These easy cookies with a fruity jam filling are perfect teatime treats. Make a batch as a weekend project and fill up your biscuit tin.

Pecan tassies

These are a family favorite and also make a great alternative to mince pies at Christmas

Pancetta, cheddar & cranberry croquettes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Take a little effort to make these delicious croquettes – they store well in the freezer and make a quick starter that takes just minutes to cook

Domino potatoes with ham hock & mustard

Elevate your usual Sunday roast with these potatoes, so-called because of the way the potatoes are sliced and arranged

Parsnip, leek, sage & blue cheese pasties

Do something different with parsnips and try combining them with blue cheeses, mushrooms and leeks in these pasties. They’re easy to make ahead and are freezable

Spiced roasted carrot wraps with whipped feta

This recipe lets seasonal carrots shine roasted and piled onto flatbreads with whipped feta, chopped pistachios with a cabbage and red onion salad

Sizzled leek & red leicester soda bread

Slather slices of this cheese and leek soda bread with salted butter and serve with your soup of choice to brighten a gloomy wintery day

Salted crunchy apple & ginger cobbler

Craving a comforting dessert? Make this apple & ginger cobbler and serve with ice cream. The filling can be made in advance – just add the topping and bake

‘Marry me’ chicken meatball orzo

Give the favourite ‘Marry Me’ chicken a vibrant twist with lemony meatballs and orzo. Spring greens provide bite, but you could add spinach if you prefer

Harissa mackerel fishcakes with agrodolce red peppers & garlic yogurt

Use storecupboard stars harissa, white miso, sundried tomato paste and crispy chilli oil to make these moreish fishcakes and balance the budget