Squash & venison tagine

Fragrantly spiced, this Moroccan-style stew with ginger, cinnamon and cloves will become your go-to main dish for a make ahead dinner party menu

Squash, mustard & gruyère gratin

Layer up squash or pumpkin with a rich, creamy sauce and bubbling melted cheese to make this indulgent side dish – serve with a Sunday roast or sausages

Pumpkin pancakes with salted pecan butterscotch

Pumpkin purée makes a delicious addition to a stack of fat, fluffy pancakes – the perfect brunch to get the weekend off to a sweet start

Microwave mac ’n’ cheese

Pasta, pronto! Jack Monroe's easiest ever macaroni and cheese makes a delicious solo supper or packed lunch – just pop it in the microwave at work

Smoked haddock & sweetcorn chowder

This quick and creamy classic American fish soup makes a mouthwatering midweek meal, with chunky new potatoes and smoky white fish fillets

Ham & tarragon pot pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Use ready-rolled puff pastry for a fuss-free, midweek masterpiece – fill this pie with pulled ham hock and a creamy, herby sauce

Butternut squash pilaf

This rice-based recipe makes a delicious vegetarian dinner option or flavour-packed side dish, with butternut squash, tagine spices and crispy onions

Double chocolate shortbread fingers

Dip sweet and crumbly Viennese biscuits in milk and white chocolate for an irresistible tea time treat

Basic muffin recipe

Good Food reader Charlotte Hilsdon shares her simple, chocolate chip muffin recipe, to which you can add fruit, chocolate or nuts

Bread & butter pudding

Transform a stale loaf into this comforting, traditional British dessert, layered up with a rich vanilla custard, dried fruit and lemon zest

Fifteens

Good Food reader Alice Colley shares her recipe for this Northern Irish fridge cake with digestives, marshmallows and glacé cherries

Pepper sauce

This Caribbean condiment is based on Scotch bonnet chillies – serve sparingly alongside savoury dishes or add while cooking for extra heat