Butterscotch bars

Wonderfully chewy snacks for outdoor days and picnics

Hot sugared doughnuts

Sweet picnic-friendly treats that will be gobbled up in seconds by kids and adults alike

Ginger chicken

This zingy curry is must-make recipe and only takes 50 minutes, fresher than your local take away and much healthier too

Chunky fish chowder

You can use any firm white fish you have available in this healthy chowder, which is packed full of omega-3 fatty acids

Basic granary bread dough (for rolls or a large loaf)

Nothing beats homemade bread straight from the oven – ready in just 35 minutes

Cheesy bonfire bread

Best eaten fresh, this savoury bread can also be made ahead and frozen – perfect for Bonfire Night

Provencal pumpkin tian

A creamy starter or side dish for 6 people – it works really well with roast meats and chicken

Earl Grey teacakes

Fruit buns flavoured with aromatic tea and orange to be served toasted with lashings of butter

Crusty cheddar pies

This recipe has been designed to be made ahead and frozen – a family-friendly batch pie, with cheesy mashed potato atop hidden broccoli, leeks and celery

Brazil & banana bread

Often overlooked, these nuts deserve their turn in the spotlight – bake into a squidgy, soft loaf cake with fruit and coconut

Spinach & goat’s cheese puff

Top shop-bought puff pastry with wilted greens, flavoured with nutmeg and some salty cheese – a great-value supper or lunchbox option

Egg-free pancakes

You won’t be able to tell the difference with these light crepes, suitable for those with an egg intolerance