Decorative stars

Leave the tinsel and bling for the Christmas tree and keep it simple with this tasteful finishing touch to your homemade cake

Rice & peas with mango chicken

Affordable, tasty and filling, this Lesley Waters dish will become a family favourite

Pea, mint & goat’s cheese quiche

Spreading the peas on the base creates two separate layers, which looks attractive and adds an element of surprise when you cut it

Caramel squares

A crunchy base, thick chocolate and sweet caramel; these gooey teatime treats bring back nostalgic memories for Jane Hornby

Fragrant vegetable & cashew biryani

A delicious vegetarian main dish or accompaniment to another curry, ideal for a curry buffet or spicy feast

Spicy cucumber salad

Cool yet fiery, this Asian-inspired cucumber salad is a barbecue must. It’s also great with chicken

Dressed allotment salad

This late-summer salad makes use of veg you can easily grow yourself

Prawn & melon salad

Tom Kime’s prawn salad make a great starter for a summer dinner party

Chocolate amaretti puddings

A dream pudding that words can’t explain. Make it for yourself and share it if you can!

Grilled salmon with curly kale & a Noilly Prat sauce

Treat your salmon fillets to a touch of luxury with this creamy, rich sauce – by Rick Stein