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

Smoked haddock and leek chowder with cheddar dumplings

Swap the haddock for any smoked white fish, or use oily fish, such as salmon or trout in this chowder. It’s topped with moreish cheddar dumplings

Miso-glazed carrots with whipped ricotta dip

Try these moreish miso-glazed carrots with creamy ricotta dip and crushed pistachios topping. It will make a great addition to a Christmas party platter

Panettone & pear crisp

Turn panettone into a crumble topping to make this easy dessert with the help of pears, stem ginger and hazelnuts. Enjoy with ice cream, cream or custard

Dubai chocolate cheesecake

Draw on the Dubai chocolate trend in this baked cheesecake. With a kataifi pastry base, pistachio filling and chocolate ganache topping, it’s a showstopper

Anchovy red pesto pasta with crispy garlic pangrattato

Turn a tin of anchovies into a hearty meal for four, with pasta and a breadcrumb topping. It’s a great way to use this affordable storecupboard ingredient

Coconut & cardamom traybake

Combine the moreish flavours of coconut and cardamom to make this terrific traybake. With a comforting, squidgy texture, it’s more of a ‘pudding cake’

Seedy gremolata

Toast mixed seeds with crushed garlic, parsley and the zest and juice of a lemon to make gremolata. It’s a great topping for salads, pasta, meat and vegetables

Salted pecan banoffee sundae

No time to make dessert? Elevate shop-bought vanilla or salted caramel ice cream to make decadent pecan banoffee sundaes with a popcorn topping

Crema Catalana

It’s the citrus in the custard that sets apart this classic Spanish dessert, topped with golden, caramelised sugar. The perfect way to round off a tapas menu

Protein bars

Make your own homemade protein bars for a post-workout boost. They’re made with protein powder, bananas, nut butter and a blend of seeds

Air fryer mac & cheese

Use your air fryer to make a classic mac and cheese – the ultimate comfort food dish. Cooking it in an air fryer creates a lovely crisp topping