Chocolate fairy cakes

Conjure smiles from family and friends with easy chocolate fairy cakes – they have a lovely light sponge and buttery icing

White hot chocolate

Blend white chocolate with milk and vanilla extract to make this indulgent hot chocolate. Add nutmeg, cinnamon or cardamom for added spiciness, if you like

Chia pudding

Rustle up this simple ‘pudding’ for breakfast or dessert. Chia seeds are rich in protein, antioxidants and omega 3, as well as many other nutrients

Salted caramel & apple pudding

Whip up this warming, family-friendly dessert in under an hour using apples and golden caramel. Serve hot from the oven with a scoop of ice cream.

Cinnamon custard pie

Love custard tarts or pastel de nata? Try GF member Sue Tappin’s recipe for cinnamon-topped custard pie – it’s deliciously decadent.

Caramelised squash & spinach lasagne

Enjoy this veggie lasagne, with layers of spinach and slow-roasted squash. Add in some sage and a little crunch from golden pine nuts for a comforting supper

Fragrant coconut, salmon & prawn traybake

Get inspired by Thai flavours with this fragrant coconut, salmon and prawn ‘fakeaway’. It’s made easy with an all-in-one method – and works with cod, too

Homemade kefir

Make your own milk kefir with our easy-to-follow recipe. This tangy fermented dairy drink is similar to yogurt and packed with beneficial probiotic bacteria

Apple & custard rose tart

Impress dinner guests with our apple and custard tart. With a homemade pastry base and pretty ‘roses’ topping made from apple, it’s an eye-catching dessert

Turkey curry patties

Use up your leftover Christmas turkey in these moreish turkey curry patties. They’re perfect for the days after the big meal, or you can freeze them for later

Lactose-free macaroni cheese

Enjoy a lactose-free version of macaroni cheese. The ultimate comfort food on cold winter nights, it’s sure to be a hit with the whole family

Jessica’s magical Christmas cake

Dazzle guests with this fab cake. Designed by eight-year-old Jessica Whitlow in our magical Christmas cake competition, it features three flavoured sponges