Salmon nuggets with sweet potato chips

Cut fish into chunky nuggets, coat in a crispy cornflake crumb and be sure to win over your crowd

Lighter crème brûlée

The secret to this healthier French pud is to make the custard very thick intially as unlike your normal recipe, it’s not baked afterwards

Blueberry & pretzel cookies

Chewy, crunchy, salty and sweet- these biscuits have it all, including some white chocolate chips thrown in for good measure

Raspberry, chocolate & hazelnut breakfast bread

This indulgent brunch loaf requires good bread and kneading skills- prepare the dough ahead then pop it in the oven to serve warm

Kipper fish cakes with watercress mayo

Don’t reserve this rich smoked fish for the breakfast table- mix with mashed potato, spring onions and parsley and shape into patties

Veggie peanut noodles with coriander omelette ribbons

Combine egg noodles with fresh Asian flavours- sweet chilli sauce, garlic and coriander, with some Chinese greens and crunchy carrots thrown into the mix

Sticky ginger lemon drizzle cake

Adapt one of our highest-rated cakes with tangy ginger, cream cheese frosting and citrus curd

Chocolate truffle egg box

Pop rich chocolate sweets rolled in nuts and cocoa in an empty egg box for an extra-special finish

Gales blackberry & apple pie

A wholesome fruity pie bursting with winter flavours

Zesty orange marzipan

Homemade marzipan out does shop-bought every time, if orange isn’t your thing try ginger or cinnamon – it’s simple too

Lemon & raspberry meringue tart

A decadent summer dessert for a crowd that can largely be made ahead

Apricot pancakes with honey butter

Perfect pancakes for a leisurely brunch and healthier than most bought versions