Smoked trout fish cakes with mushy peas

These homemade fishcakes, with a horseradish kick are packed with flavour and goodness, perfect for a midweek meal

Bramble marshmallows

Good Food reader Natasha Lee gives marshmallows a seasonal twist by adding blackberries, for a sweet, homemade gift

Minty lamb with warm veg salad

Pair lamb with homemade mint sauce for a bit of zing – or make it veggie and use halloumi instead

Mexican tuna & bean salad

This no-cook spicy salad is perfect for a supper in a flash

Spicy garlic bread

Lashings of spiced garlic butter spread on ciabatta then baked makes a great homemade side dish

Curried lamb & peas with tomato & onion salad

Tuck into an authentic homemade lamb curry that’s on the table in just 35 minutes

Tartines with blue cheese, fig & ham

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Put together a casual French table for lunch with friends, with charcuterie and cheese from the deli and homemade snacks

Chicken in balsamic, orange & rosemary sauce

Low-fat tender chicken in a rich gravy with rosemary and balsamic vinegar

Bombay popcorn mix

A great thrifty homemade snack of salted popcorn with chickpeas, raisins, nuts and Indian spices

Spicy chicken cacciatore

With a tub of homemade tomato sauce in the fridge, this dish is a cinch

Pistachio & cranberry cookies

These crunchy, fruit & nut biscuits are sure to be a family favourite – make ahead and freeze, or wrap up for the perfect homemade gift

Focaccia with pesto & mozzarella

This homemade pesto bread is a delicious accompaniment to Italian food