Chocolate & pear cake

A decadent sponge with moist pears and crunchy nuts, topped with a soured cream and dark chocolate frosting

Fragrant lamb flatbreads

Make your own dough with the kids and serve up these fragrant flatbreads for a happy crowd. A healthy alternative to pizza

Easy Christmas pudding

A classic light, spiced Christmas pudding – so simple you don't even need any kitchen scales

Spaghetti with pea & mint pesto

A new take on an old favourite

Gluten-free carrot cake

Junior cook Emily shares her simple, no-fuss recipe for gluten-free carrot cake

Four & twenty chicken & ham pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
There aren’t any blackbirds baked into it, but this stunning centrepiece will impress with its layers of nuts, fruit, chicken and gammon

Pesto chicken stew with cheesy dumplings

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A slow-cooked chicken casserole with Italian basil flavours that makes a perfect weekend one-pot

Malai kofta with spicy gravy

This North Indian dish is often served at Diwali and makes the perfect dinner party dish.

Chocolate, hazelnut & salted caramel tart

A buttery pastry case with a layer of caramel and just a hint of salt, studded with nuts and finished with a fudge filling

Pecan & maple syrup sticky pudding

The perfect family desert

Baked aubergines with coriander yogurt dressing

This vegetarian recipe is low in saturated fat and high in fibre, which helps to lower blood cholesterol

Baked aubergines stuffed with minced lamb

Try serving this with a simple cucumber raita or tzatziki and a crisp green salad