Pecan tassies

These are a family favorite and also make a great alternative to mince pies at Christmas

Thumbprint cookies

These easy cookies with a fruity jam filling are perfect teatime treats. Make a batch as a weekend project and fill up your biscuit tin.

Turkey gravy

This easy turkey gravy can be made a few days ahead, or you can freeze it for up to a month

Sundried tomato & mushroom pasta

Enjoy tagliatelle with creamy sundried tomato mushrooms to make this easy midweek meal for two. Top with parmesan shavings to serve

Parsnip, leek, sage & blue cheese pasties

Do something different with parsnips and try combining them with blue cheeses, mushrooms and leeks in these pasties. They’re easy to make ahead and are freezable

Boiled potatoes

Master the art of boiled potatoes to enjoy with your favourite mains. These are tossed in flaky sea salt and butter then finished with chopped parsley

Chocolate crêpes suzette

Make a chocolate version of a French classic, with a ganache filling and orange sauce.

Smoky peanut butter mole with black beans

Use black beans to make a mole, a rich, smoky Mexican sauce made with chillies, spices, nuts and seeds. Use it as a filling for tacos, jackets or quesadillas

Tomato and lentil soup with sizzled onions and tahini yogurt

Tuck into this soup that’s like a hug in a bowl, packed with earthy flavours. Don’t skip the onions and tahini yogurt – they balance everything beautifully

Savoury mince

Make this savoury beef mince to enjoy with mashed potato, rice, or in a baked potato. It could also work as a bolognese base for pasta, or as a pie filling

Alpine-style cheesy cabbage gratin

Serve this cabbage gratin alongside a Sunday roast and it will soon become a family favourite. If you like, you can swap the emmental or gruyère for comté

Charred brussels salad with chilli & crispy onions

Try sprouts a different way in this zingy salad with crispy chillies and onions. It’s full of different textures and would go very well with chicken kebabs