Sparkling lemon & amaretti ice

This decadent dessert with its creamy cheesecake flavour can be frozen complete with its topping, leaving you more time to spend with friends during the festive season

Little blueberry cream tarts

You can either serve these dainty tarts for tea or turn them into a full-blown dessert

Iced raspberry cranachan

Reader, Debbie Cleland, shares her version of this traditional Scottish dessert, served as an ice cream slice with raspberries, oats and an optional dash of whisky

Chocolate, pistachio & nougat semi-freddo

This traditional Italian ice cream bar is the perfect solution for an effortless frozen, creamy dessert

Quick chicken chasseur

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A classic in a flash, you can also use beef. Either way – it's a winner

Microwave risotto primavera

A classic recipe with a cheat’s method – just pop this in the microwave for speedy results. High in fibre and folic acid, and low in fat

Bolognese with a difference

A classic with a few added extras, everyone loves a good spag bol

Rosy rhubarb compote

A low in fat, vibrant dessert to impress your guests

Mango & passion fruit fool

You’ll need just four ingredients to make this exotic dessert, a no-fuss finish to your meal

Banana-maple towers

A smart, low fat dessert to impress your guests

Gingery treacle tart

If you find traditional treacle tart too sweet, try this lighter classic with lots of zingy ginger and the addition of lemon-poached pears

Two-step carbonara

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
The classic quick, creamy sauce – but made without cream