Brie & pecan bites

These cheesy bites are a great addition when you're hosting a drinks party with canapés

Thai coconut crumbed chicken traybake

Contrast breaded chicken with squash, tomatoes and aubergine flavoured with spicy Thai red curry paste

Chorizo & fried egg wraps

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Enjoy this flavour-packed wrap as a cheap and tasty lunch or light supper

Lentil & lamb moussaka

More lentils, less mince is the key to this low-cost family meal

Turkey noodle soup

Healthy, cheap and quick – this soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken

Apple & date turnover

Warm apple turnover smothered in hot custard is sure to see away the winter blues

Thai prawn, ginger & spring onion stir-fry

This stir-fry has a welcome spicy kick. Once you've made the paste, it takes only 10 minutes to cook

Thai salmon noodles

This fast, fragrant and filling dish is just what you need after a hard day at work

Spicy chicken salad with broccoli

This chicken salad recipe is perfect with a fluffy jacket potato or some egg noodles and low-fat too

10-minute pad Thai

A delicious one-pan dinner – who needs takeaways?

Greek lamb tray bake

Give the family a taste of the Med with this satisfying one-pan lamb dish

Mince pie trees

Love mince pies? They you’ll love these little tree-shaped Danish pastry-like bites, with their layers of buttery pastry bonded with fruity, gooey mincemeat