Tropical meringue mess

Put a twist on a eton mess using juicy pineapple, passion fruit and mint – this makes an easy but impressive dessert for a summer gathering

Leftover chicken & Paxo stuffing sandwich

Use what’s left of Christmas dinner to make the ultimate leftovers sandwich – sage & onion stuffing, cranberry sauce and a sprout slaw

Salted caramel burnt Basque cheesecake with chocolate sauce

Try this twist on a classic dessert from Bake Off 2023 winner Matty Edgell. With a creamy, caramelised centre and burnished top, it will wow your dinner guests

Christmas crêpe tree

Transform pancakes into a yuletide feast by arranging them in a tree shape and decorating with fruity ‘ornaments’ and a dusting of icing sugar ‘snow’

Korean-inspired meatball subs

Try this Korean-inspired twist on a classic Italian-American meatball sub, packed with gooey melted mozzarella and a gochujang-spiked tomato sauce.

Courgette curry with lemon rice

The chickpeas in this recipe are a good source of manganese, needed for healthy bones. They also contain fibre, which helps regulate cholesterol, as does garlic

Campfire stew

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

Enjoy this easy stew made with gammon and plenty of veg – it’s full of goodness, delivering four of your five-a-day, and can also be cooked in a slow cooker

Vegetarian ramen

Rustle up this warming veggie ramen in just 15 minutes. Think of it as healthy fast food – it’s low-fat, low-calorie and low-cost as well

Easy apricot tart

Impress guests with our easy apricot and marzipan tart for dessert. Make the marzipan, but you can use ready-rolled puff pasty and canned apricots for ease

Honey & lime ice cream

Indulge in a bowl of honey and lime ice cream for dessert. The sweetness of the honey pairs beautifully with tangy lime. Top with lime zest and raspberries

Air-fryer doughnuts

Cook doughnuts without the need for too much oil. These have a slightly different texture, but are still fluffy and delicious. Top with glaze or sugar and cinnamon

Gluten-free lemon shortbreads

Bring some zest to the occasion with this crowd-pleasing gluten-free lemon shortbread biscuits. You could also try using lime or orange zest for a similar citrus flavour