Microwave peanut butter & jam brownies

Forget microwave mug cakes – if you're after some serious indulgence in just 15 minutes, this easy chocolate brownie recipe is sure to hit the spot

Best ever pumpkin pie with stem ginger cream

Turn the volume up on this classic American dessert and make it fit for a dinner party feast, with stem ginger cream and pumpkin seed brittle

Roasted squash with sour cherries, spiced seeds & feta

Serve this squash or pumpkin dish as a smart vegetarian main or dinner party side, packed with contrasting flavours such as sweet honey, sour cherries and salty crumbled cheese

Squash, mustard & gruyère gratin

Layer up squash or pumpkin with a rich, creamy sauce and bubbling melted cheese to make this indulgent side dish – serve with a Sunday roast or sausages

Pumpkin pancakes with salted pecan butterscotch

Pumpkin purée makes a delicious addition to a stack of fat, fluffy pancakes – the perfect brunch to get the weekend off to a sweet start

Zombie fingers

These freaky edible fingers are naturally sweetened with dates – perfect for a spooky spread at a Halloween party for children

Fright Night fancies

Kids will love rolling out fondant icing and using a cookie cutter and icing pen to decorate these spooky yet cute cupcakes for Halloween

Maggoty apples

If you're looking to whip up some ghoulish goodies with your little monsters this Halloween, this frightfully fruity recipe perfectly fits the bill

Eyeball snot-tail

The jellied texture and edible eyeball in this slimy mocktail are dreadfully delicious – perfect Halloween party fare for kids

Microwave bacon & bean casserole

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Eating alone doesn't have to mean boring baked beans on toast – turn them into a rich stew instead in under 15 minutes