Friday night fish pie

Everyone loves a fish pie. Lulu Grimes shares a delicious, easy recipe to pop in the freezer for those busy nights

Lemon meringue pie

A shot of ice-cold limoncello is the perfect partner to Stephen Terry’s version of this classic dessert

Tart tatin with brandy cream

An updated version of the original tart tatin apple recipe – it uses ready-rolled pastry, so you don’t even need a rolling pin

Spider web chocolate fudge muffins

Special Hallowe'en chocolatey bakes for lucky trick or treaters – you can make ahead and freeze

Pan-fried scallops with butternut squash two ways

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Serve up a restaurant-style starter at home – much of it can be made ahead so you can relax with a glass of wine on the night

Frozen banana & praline parfait

This freeze-ahead dinner party dessert has real wow-factor, so all that’s left for you to do on the night is present it in stunning style

Chicken liver & raisin pâté

This delicious, unashamedly rich starter is the sort of dish that makes entertaining stress-free, as it can be made up to three days ahead

Pecan tassies

These are a favourite with American families and make a great alternative to mince pies

Pears in port with meringue cream

This festive make-ahead pudding is a great way to use up leftover port (or red wine)

Pear & mincemeat crumble cake

With a hint of spice and little pockets of mincemeat, this is a lovely post-Christmas cake, great with warm custard