Comté gougères

Fill these gougères with the optional comté crèmeux and transform them from a snack or drinks nibble to a starter – they make a great start to a French menu

Leek & kale hash with sage fried eggs

Make the most of leeks in this veggie hash with fried eggs. A topping of crispy sage leaves really adds to the flavour. Garnish with grated cheese, if you like

Raspberry & shortbread crumble

Find frozen raspberries when fresh raspberries aren’t in season to make this glorious crumble, which uses crushed shortbread biscuits for the topping

Leftover roast pork belly bánh mì

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Use up your Sunday roast pork belly in this flavour-packed bánh mì. With pickled veg, pâté and homemade chilli paste, it’s a Monday lunchtime treat

Air fryer poached egg

Use an air fryer to make perfect poached eggs every time, great on toast with avocado.

Chilli & honey baked ricotta & grapes with prosciutto

Create a little make-your-own crostini station where guests are invited to spread baked ricotta onto warm toast and top with grapes and prosciutto

Next-level mince pies

Convert mince pie sceptics with our recipe for juicy, zesty mincemeat wrapped in pastry that’s extra-biscuity and rich thanks to a surprise ingredient

Pizza frittas with courgette, mint & ricotta

Ever tried frying pizza dough? Give it a go – it creates a light, pillowy base with a crisp crust that’s perfect for topping with fresh summer ingredients

Air-fryer crisps

Make your own crisps for a special snack, customised with your choice of seasonings – barbecue rub, garlic granules or paprika would all work well

Ginger & vanilla pears porridge topper

Start your day with porridge with a spiced pear topping. The pears are infused with ginger, cinnamon and vanilla flavours for a gentle autumnal twist

Blackberry & white chocolate porridge topper

Swap your regular porridge topping with this blackberry, mixed seed and white chocolate recipe. It’s sure to prove a hit with the whole family for breakfast

Fig & ricotta tart with hot honey drizzle

Make the most of sweet figs in this savoury tart with a puff pastry base and ricotta topping. Be sure to use figs that are soft and juicy when gently squeezed