Banana bread & butter pudding

A microwave pud that will have the family thinking you've been cooking for hours

Bonny lassi

An inspired and refreshing way to use up mango sorbet and yogurt

Champ

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Good with bacon or thick slices of ham and, although not traditional, splendid with fish

Cauliflower cheese soup

Throw a new spin on this comforting classic by blending into a smooth and creamy soup

Brandy butter ice cream

Throw a fresh spin on a favourite, festive sauce by serving as a sweet and creamy frozen dessert or accompaniment

Pasta & meatball soup with cheesy croutons

Give meatballs a new lease of life in this substantial pasta-packed soup

Norwegian cream cake

Good Food reader Per Kind shares his recipe for a huge fruit-filled cake, perfect for a big Easter buffet

Mashed parsnip & sprout colcannon

This is a delicious accompaniment to Christmas dinner, but is also a great way to use up those leftover cooked sprouts

Really enormous chocolate buttons

These easy chocolate treats are an ideal project for young children and make lovely gifts for the family

Fresh lasagne with pesto

This veggie pasta dish is perfect for entertaining – it can be made ahead, leaving you free to chat to your guests

Easy strawberry ice cream

Children aged 3-6 can enjoy getting stuck in to making and eating this summery treat. Add your own toppings for extra fun

Rosti-topped fish pie

Fish pie without the fuss – a good recipe for frozen white fish such as coley