Prawn ravioli & spinach lasagne

Use shop-bought prawn ravioli to make this creamy, layered pasta bake with tomatoes and spinach – on the table in just 35 minutes

Feta & lamb meatball bake

Rustle up this lamb meatball bake for an easy weeknight dinner. It’s also smart enough for entertaining served with a green salad on the side

Next level black forest gateau

Rework this retro crowdpleaser with a thicker, creamier filling and more chocolate for pure indulgence. It’s the perfect centrepiece dessert

Potted shrimp & crab crumpets with bay & chive brown butter

Enjoy these shrimp and crab crumpets as a breakfast or starter for Christmas Day. The filling can be made in advance, but will need gently reheating

Hot doughnuts with spiced sugared nut coating

Enjoy fantastically fluffy doughnuts without the need for yeast and proving. Pulse the nuts to a fine consistency for the coating as this helps them stick

Gruyere & caramelised onion pretzels

Rustle up these cheesy pretzels to serve on their own or with soup. They take a little effort, but warm, freshly baked cheesy pretzels are always worth it

Star-shaped toast

Minimise the stress of catering for a crowd by prepping these star-shaped toasts ahead of a party, then finish on the night with three delicious canapé toppings

How to make polenta

Minimise the stress of catering for a crowd by prepping this crispy polenta base ahead of a party, then finishing on the night with three delicious toppings

Potato base

Minimise the stress of catering for a crowd by prepping these canapé potato bases ahead of a party, then finish on the night with three delicious toppings

Celeriac remoulade

Use our recipes for polenta, potato or toast canapé bases to make these celeriac remoulade canapés. They make perfect party nibbles to serve a crowd