Snowman in the garden cake

Surprise the kids with something irresistible, or get them involved – either way, they’ll love this magical cake.

Turkey patty & roasted root salad with Parmesan dressing

Turkey mince is a great value, lower fat option and really versatile – this meatball salad combines great flavours

Grilled lemon sole with dumplings & lemon sauce

Great British Menu chef Nathan Outlaw creates a wonderfully light but full-flavoured dish using the best Cornish produce

Superhealthy salmon burgers

If you're after something a bit lighter than potato-packed fishcakes, try these simple oriental-style burgers

Turkey crown with roast garlic & pancetta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

With no bones to contend with, a turkey crown is easier to carve than a whole bird and the pancetta slices keep the roasted meat succulent

Quince crumble tart

A delicious combination of sweet, rich quince purée in an almond pastry case

Cranberry & blue cheese tart with pear salad

Use up the remains of the cheeseboard and your cranberry sauce in this sweet-savoury tart

Sticky lemon chicken

A quick-to-make recipe

Whoopie pies

These fun little treats take under an hour to make and will be a sweet addition to any bake sale

Steak & roast vegetables with sundried tomato dressing

Get your 5-a-day the easy way with this vegetable and vitamin C packed dish

Autumn vegetable soup with cheesy toasts

A satisfying low-fat soup that won’t induce guilt, served with toasts for a taste of luxury

Mini smoked haddock Scotch eggs with asparagus dippers & watercress mayonnaise

Roll quail’s eggs up in creamy smoked fish and potato for an impressive make-ahead weekend canapé or starter