Pasta alla norma

Try this easy version of an alla norma, which uses roast aubergine instead of fried. It’s then tossed with spaghetti and a rich tomato and basil sauce

Carrot pakoras

Forget food waste and use up bits of limp veg to make these sensational pakoras. Broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, courgettes and cabbage also work well.

Salted caramel & apple pudding

Whip up this warming, family-friendly dessert in under an hour using apples and golden caramel. Serve hot from the oven with a scoop of ice cream.

Chicken parmigiana

Make midweek easier with our family-friendly chicken parmagiana. Ideal for freezing for busy week nights, the recipe is also easily doubled.

Cinnamon custard pie

Love custard tarts or pastel de nata? Try GF member Sue Tappin’s recipe for cinnamon-topped custard pie – it’s deliciously decadent.

Noodles with crispy chilli oil eggs

Make your own crispy chilli oil and use it to season noodles and pak choi. Top with fried eggs for the ultimate comfort food.

Dark chocolate & passion fruit tart

Pair chocolate with passion fruit to make this deliciously decadent dessert. The tangy fruit curd works wonderfully with the rich ganache

Duchess potatoes

Impress dinner guests with a serving of Duchess potatoes. Made with eggs, butter and Grana Padano and piped into swirls, they make an indulgent side dish

Apple & custard rose tart

Impress dinner guests with our apple and custard tart. With a homemade pastry base and pretty ‘roses’ topping made from apple, it’s an eye-catching dessert

Christmas dinner pie with roasted veg

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Cook a special Christmas Day meal for one with this pie. It’s filled with chicken, sausage and cranberry sauce, and is an easy way to enjoy festive flavours without making a huge dinner

Crab, leek & cheddar tart

Enjoy this sumptuous crab, leek and cheddar tart at a family feast. You can prep early by making the pastry and cooking the leeks the day before

Espresso & dark chocolate biscotti

Treat yourself to these moreish biscotti or box up as a gift. This twist adds espresso to the mix, enhancing the creamy richness of the chocolate