Spiced carrot, coconut & date pudding

Love the drama of lighting a Christmas pudding? Spoon over a little triple sec or rum to this carrot, coconut and date pudding. If not, try our snowy topping

Pear, walnut & blue cheese tart

Let seasonal pears take centre stage in this marvellous walnut and blue cheese tart. It makes an ideal starter, lunch or alternative cheese course

Mornay melting-middle fishcakes

Try making these indulgent fishcakes with crisp breadcrumbs on the outside and a cheesy, saucy surprise in the centre. They’re perfect for lunch or supper

Cheesy sausage & bean pies

Bake these pies for a lunch-time treat the whole family will love. Shop-bought pastry makes them quick and easy to prepare, and you can use canned beans from the back of the storecupboard

Five-bean chilli

Batch-cook this vegan five-bean chilli, then freeze in portions for busy weeknights. With beans, tomatoes and peppers, it’s full of nutritious, filling veg

Broccoli salad

Enjoy this crunchy, vegan broccoli salad for lunch or as a side. It’s sweet, sharp and full of different textures and colours

Herby orzo & lemon salad

Make this summery orzo salad packed with herbs and lemon for a seasonal side. Leftovers make a great lunch the next day

Smoky chorizo & manchego quiche

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

Transform the classic ham and cheese quiche with the more grown up flavours of chorizo and manchego. It makes a lovely summer lunch or supper served with salad

French onion tart with cheesy thyme pastry

Impress guests over for lunch with this French onion quiche with a gruyère and thyme pastry. Anchovies in the filling give an extra-special umami flavour

Roasted beetroot & raw honey salad

Serve up a fibre-rich lunch or side dish with this beetroot, feta and green lentil salad. Bursting with colour, it’s full of flavour and nutrients

Crumpet pizzas

Help younger children make these easy crumpet pizzas for lunch, or let older kids put them together themselves. Use whatever veg you have in the fridge for the toppings

Rainbow spaghetti

Try making this rainbow spaghetti as a sensory activity for babies and toddlers, or serve as a fun lunch – just top with their favourite dressing, and enjoy with a salad