Cheat’s duck, hoisin and cucumber lettuce cups

A quick and easy, low-fat alternative to duck pancakes. Spiralized cucumber, sesame seeds and hoisin sauce make these a simple and delicious party snack

Courgetti fritters with tomato salsa

Make snacking exciting and swap your chips and dips for these cumin-spiced fritters with zingy tomato salsa. They're easy to make and are great for sharing

Smoked mackerel pâté with cucumber

This impressive and delicately-flavoured starter is perfect for dinner parties without splashing the cash. Make-ahead, easy-to-do and no cooking required

Clootie dumpling

This traditional steamed Scottish pudding is made with dried fruit and spices. Enjoy on Burns night with a wee dram and custard or ice cream to serve

Indian coconut ice

This cardamom-scented sweet from reader Preeti Marwah is the perfect fusion of Indian and British recipes, with a coconut base and white chocolate topping

Chorizo & chilli pepper pasta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Pickled chilli peppers, spicy chorizo and sweet cherry tomatoes make up this simple and quick pasta dish. Ideal for an easy midweek meal for two

Baked red mullet with bacon, leeks & grapefruit

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This stylish fish supper for two looks so professional but is easy to make. Putting the red mullet on top of the leek ragout ensures it stays moist

Meatball-stuffed squash with spinach sauce

This hearty, low-calorie squash recipe is packed with punchy flavours – beef, almonds, olives and Parmesan, topped with a tomato and spinach sauce

Baked sweet potatoes with steak fajita filling

Food blogger Alessandra Peters created this gluten-free supper of baked sweet potato and spicy filling. It's super-easy and contains 4 of your 5-a-day

Smoky braised brisket

This cheap, flavourful cut of meat is perfect for the smoky flavours of American and South American barbecue, ideal comfort food for a cold winter’s night

Cheat’s pissaladière

This simple, speedy tortilla is perfect for satisfying cheesy cravings and makes an ideal lunch or easy supper. Top with crunchy onions and gooey gruyère

Chocolate, cardamom & hazelnut torte

This rich, gluten-free torte has an irresistible chocolate & spice mix. An easy weekend treat or dinner party dessert you can make in advance