Salted caramel pear puffs

These individual fruity desserts are a cross between a Yorkshire pudding and a French clafoutis – bake, then drench in salted caramel sauce

Wild mushroom, potato & pancetta gratin

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Bake layers of vegetables and Italian bacon with thyme, nutmeg and double cream for a rich, warming one-pot – the ultimate comfort food

Squidgy pumpkin & ginger loaf

Use up your Halloween pumpkin leftovers in this dense, sticky loaf cake which pairs the sweet earthiness of squash with warming ginger

Frankenstein cupcakes

Make your own monsters this Halloween with our easy baking recipe – decorate with green and black icing and mini marshmallows

Freaky finger red velvet cake

Terrify and delight this Halloween with a dramatic chocolate red velvet cake, sandwiched with an easy cream cheese frosting

Chocolate bat biscuits

Let a friendly bat perch on your glass of milk or cuppa this Halloween with these spooky biscuits – add vanilla buttercream for bourbons

Maple & pear ruffle cake

A grown-up, lightly-spiced sponge that is sandwiched with pears caramelised in maple syrup and topped with meringue buttercream

Hot mocha puddings

It only takes a few minutes to mix, microwave and top these hot chocolate puds with ice cream for a rich, indulgent dessert

Korean crusted roast lamb

The crust on this roast leg of lamb is based on a Korean barbecue marinade called bulgogi – perfect for a Sunday roast with a difference

Lamb & aubergine pastitsio

This cheesy, Greek inspired one-pot stretches out lamb mince with lots of veggies and filling pasta – perfect for cooking on a budget

Brown butter-poached halibut with celeriac purée & caper crumbs

This elegant seafood dish will really wow someone special with its delicate flavour and texture – pollock or plaice also work well

Moroccan-spiced cottage pies

Spice up traditional cottage pie with Middle Eastern flavours and add chickpeas to the mashed topping for a more exotic beef mince recipe