Watercress mashed potato

Creamy mash laced with good-for-you greens makes for a simple, low-fat side that’s budget friendly too

Super berry smoothie

Frozen berries are a thrifty way of creating a healthy smoothie – pad it out with oats to make it extra filling

Cheese roll-ups

Teach kids a lifetime cookery skill with a special recipe from CBeebies’ ‘i can cook’- these buns show how to make dough

The classic pancake

This basic batter recipe for crêpes and pancakes is a versatile foundation for either sweet or savoury fillings

Marmalade bar

A delicious loaf cake with the citrus tang of orange marmalade and a crunchy demerara topping

Chocolate spider cookies

Create some magic in the kitchen this Halloween with these spooky chocolate spiders

Goat’s cheese, pea & bean frittata

This recipe is great for a standby supper, as you’ll probably find all the ingredients in your fridge

Beet & caramelised onion tart

A great make-ahead vegetarian main that is much easier than it looks, from Trill Farm in Devon

Spiced citrus bean soup

Reduced-fat coconut milk gives a lovely creaminess to this soup, but keeps it light

Baked apples

Little hands aged from 3-6 can help make these sweet treats, best served with vanilla ice cream

Campfire cupcakes

A make-ahead treat, these will take you back to toasting marshmallows around an open fire

Roast pumpkin with cream, thyme & Parmesan

This impressive-looking dish makes a wonderful starter for a dinner party