Sticky toffee fig rolls

Take these classic sweet treats to the next level by adding chewy toffees to the rich and fruity filling

Dill pickled cucumbers

Forget shop-bought gherkins and pickles – making your own preserved cucumbers is much tastier, and easy to do too

Pickled carrots with garlic & cumin

Preserve carrots for an easy storecupboard side to serve with Middle Eastern flavours – add a spoonful of harissa for extra heat

Spiced pickled shallots

If you like pickled onions you’ll love this easy preserved shallots recipe – perfect with cold meats or alongside a ploughman’s lunch

Green tomato chutney

This classic condiment makes the most of end-of-season green tomatoes with apples, sultanas and spice

Maple-roasted marrow on cavolo nero salad

Drizzle marrow with maple syrup and garlic, then top with crunchy hazelnuts and breadcrumbs for a comforting yet healthy vegetarian dish

Spiced peach & pepper chutney

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This colourful, sweet and spicy chutney makes a delicious addition to burgers, cheese boards, ham sandwiches or curries

Mexican corn salad

Throw together this simple, no-cook salad in 15 minutes flat for a colourful, speedy side dish

Baguettes

Make fresh, French bread at home with this simple recipe – an overnight starter called a poolish gives a golden crust and chewy middle.

South Indian coconut & prawn curry

This low-calorie curry has plenty of protein from white fish and prawns, a fragrant mix of spices and a touch of creamed coconut

Stuffed avocado with spicy beans & feta

This super speedy meal is packed with vegetarian sources of protein – top creamy avocados with spicy kidney beans and crumbled cheese

Peach puff pastry tart with almonds

Top puff-pastry with sliced peaches to make this rustic, simple Spanish-style fruit tart – an easy yet attractive dinner party dessert